Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 647.9% / 30% | 1.4% / 30% | 6.0% / 30% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 647.9% / 33% | 1.4% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 78.2% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 0.7% / 33% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 647.9% / 33% | 1.4% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 78.2% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 0.7% / 50% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 40.2% | |
| Operating Margin | -3.4% | |
| Net Margin | 0.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 0.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $312M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$218M |
| Total Debt | $3.1B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 2742.0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.3 |
| Total Assets | $4.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $10.65 |
| 50-Day MA | $15.97 |
| 200-Day MA | $20.56 |
| Avg Volume | 1.1M |
| Beta | 1.8 |
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52-Week Range
$9.61
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About Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. Its venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company also offers food, drinks, and entertainment, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s debt ratio is 647.9% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 78.2%.
What are Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. has a market capitalization of $340M, and revenue of $2.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 40.2% and a net margin of 0.0%. Return on equity stands at 0.2%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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