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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation

LUCKยทNYSE

$7.36

-5.2%
Consumer CyclicalLeisure

Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation provides location-based entertainment platforms under the AMF, Bowlero, Lucky X Strike, Boomers, and PBA brand names in North America. It also operates bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company was formerly known as Bowlero Corp. and changed its name to Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation in December 2024. Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$1.01B
EPS-0.1300
P/E Ratio-56.62
Earnings Date08/27/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -56.6).

Valuation inputs: P/E -56.6, earnings yield N/A, momentum -5.2%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE +5.9%, ROIC -1.1%).

Profitability stack: net margin -0.8%, ROE +5.9%, ROIC -1.1%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile is elevated and scenario stress-testing is essential.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +105.4%, momentum -5.2%, net margin -0.8%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that LUCK has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $7.36, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation.

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $7.36
3Y-50.0%
5Y-78.0%
10Y-78.0%
3Y+32.0%
5Y+131.0%
10Y+131.0%
3Y-67.0%
5Y-89.0%
10Y-89.0%
3Y-
5Y+842.0%
10Y+842.0%
3Y+181.0%
5Y-136.0%
10Y-136.0%
3Y+70.0%
5Y+78.0%
10Y+78.0%
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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation Profit Bridge

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Revenue1.20B
Cost of Goods Sold (754.26M)
Gross Profit447.08M
Operating Expenses (309.89M)
Operating Income137.19M
Interest Expense (196.37M)
Other Income/Expense-95.70M
Pretax Income41.48M
Income Tax (51.51M)
Net Income-10.02M
Net Income
-10.02M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

37.2%

Strong gross margins indicate healthy pricing and efficient production or service delivery.

Operating Margin

11.4%

Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.

Net Profit Margin

-0.8%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Effective Tax Rate

124.2%

Higher tax burden may reflect limited tax optimization or operations in high-tax jurisdictions.

Profitability Insight

Non-operating losses: Core business is profitable but other expenses (interest, taxes, one-time items) are driving net losses. Review capital structure and non-operating items.

37.21%
Gross Profit Margin
37%
3Y+12.0%
5Y+151.0%
10Y+151.0%
11.42%
Operating Profit Margin
44%
3Y-11.0%
5Y-3091.0%
10Y-3091.0%
-0.83%
Net Profit Margin
-88%
3Y-75.0%
5Y-95.0%
10Y-95.0%
5.85%
Return on Equity
-97%
3Y-138.0%
5Y-129.0%
10Y-129.0%
-0.32%
Return on Assets
-88%
3Y-80.0%
5Y-94.0%
10Y-94.0%
-1.10%
Return on Invested Capital
-148%
3Y-117.0%
5Y+762.0%
10Y+762.0%
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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income-10.02M
Depreciation & Amortization156.85M
Stock-Based Compensation21.63M
Change in Working Capital2.92M
Others-40.03M
Capital Expenditures-141.07M
Free Cash Flow36.16M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

-360.8%

Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings raises concerns about cash generation ability or heavy capital requirements.

CapEx Intensity

79.6%

Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.

FCF Growth Trend

+191.0%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$2.92M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Capital-intensive growth: Heavy reinvestment limits current cash available but may drive future returns. Assess whether CapEx supports compelling growth opportunities with adequate ROI.

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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents58.65M
Net Receivables7.33M
Inventory15.09M
Other Current Assets39.04M
Total Current Assets120 M
Property, Plant & Equipment2.11B
Goodwill & Intangible Assets939.57M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets48.04M
Total Non-Current Assets2 B
Total Assets
3.27B

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.50x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Working Capital

-119893000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assetsโ€”potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

4% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that LUCK stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 9.60, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.50 to a high of 13.00.

Lowest Target
6.50
-11.68%
Consensus Target
9.60
30.43%
Highest Target
13.00
76.63%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 9.60, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.50 to a high of 13.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+30.4%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

67.7% spread

High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analystsโ€”major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.

Risk-Reward Profile

6.56x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Low

High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuationโ€”proceed with caution and independent analysis.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $437K and sold $115K worth of LUCK shares, resulting in $322K of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

246

2.08K

Sold

3.0K

25.40K

Net Activity

-23K

-$23K

3-6 Months

Bought

19.8K

143.82K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+144K

+$144K

6-9 Months

Bought

36.3K

291.08K

Sold

10.2K

89.17K

Net Activity

+202K

+$202K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
BRM

Born Richard Meynard

Director

30.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$243K

2
HJ

Harinstein Jason

Director

13.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$98K

3
YJA

Young John Alan

Director

12.3K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$87K

4
BRJ

Bass Robert J

Director

520 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$4K

5
LRM

Lavan Robert M.

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

489 sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$4K

Top Sellers

1
LRM

Lavan Robert M.

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

6.7K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$61K

2
EL

Ekster Lev

Other: Former Officer

6.5K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$54K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $322K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

3.81:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$23K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 2 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.

0.75%
Dividend Yield
4%
3Y-
5Y-
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luck Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +1%
Latest $0.06
Annual $0.29
5 year growth trend
Last Period: +0%