LUCK vs PLAY
LUCK: Lucky Strike Entertainment is a leading operator of bowling-anchored, out-of-home entertainment venues and the parent company of the Professional Bowlers Association. PLAY: An owner and operator of large-format "eat-and-play" entertainment venues combining high-tech arcade gaming, sports viewing, and casual dining under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | LUCK | PLAY | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-20 close | $5.09 | $7.79 | |
| Market cap | $694M | $271M | |
| Net margin FY2026, SEC XBRL | -2.9% | -2.3% | PLAY higher |
| Gross margin FY2024, SEC XBRL | +27.2% | n/a | |
| Operating margin FY2026, SEC XBRL | +11.0% | +4.1% | LUCK higher |
| ROE FY2026, SEC XBRL | n/a | -53.4% | |
| ROA FY2026, SEC XBRL | -1.1% | -1.2% | LUCK higher |
| Debt / equity filed borrowings, leases excl., balance sheet 2026-08-04 | n/a | 17.15 | |
| Revenue growth (YoY) FY2026, SEC XBRL | +3.7% | -1.4% | LUCK higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +5.6% | +2.3% | LUCK higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-03 | +4.3% | n/a | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 1 | 2 | PLAY higher |
| Beta as of 2026-09-03 | 1.13 | 1.27 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-20 close | -42.0% | -56.1% | LUCK higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-03 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-20.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.