Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

PLAY: Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Halal?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalUS

$10.19

-4.14%

Market Cap: 354.5M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 31, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 31, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/PLAY

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

490.5% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding PLAY

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. oversees and manages hospitality and amusement establishments designed for both adults and families throughout North America. These locations present guests with a varied menu featuring main courses and appetizers, complemented by a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Furthermore, they boast an array of entertainment offerings, centered around video games, live sports broadcasts, and other televised events. The company exclusively operates these venues under the well-known Dave & Buster's brand. As of January 30, 2022, its portfolio included 144 individual sites spread across 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and one Canadian province. Founded in 1982, the firm's corporate headquarters are situated in Coppell, Texas.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Leisure

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 31, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
2.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • •Leisure: estimated 2.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) halal to invest in?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 490.5% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 31, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.