DENNY'S CORP (DENN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:DENN • US24869P1049

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-0.01 (-0.16%)
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This DENN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DENN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DENN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • DENN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DENN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years DENN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DENN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDENN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • DENN has a Return On Assets (2.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DENN's Return On Invested Capital of 7.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DENN outperforms 64.66% of its industry peers.
  • DENN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.55%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.03%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.99%
ROA(3y)7.88%
ROA(5y)8.08%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.25%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
DENN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDENN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.24%, DENN is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DENN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 9.65%, DENN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DENN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of DENN (62.12%) is better than 76.69% of its industry peers.
  • DENN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.65%
PM (TTM) 2.24%
GM 62.12%
OM growth 3Y-9.18%
OM growth 5Y-4.57%
PM growth 3Y-37.59%
PM growth 5Y-26.13%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y1.37%
DENN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDENN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. DENN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DENN is creating some value.
  • DENN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DENN has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DENN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DENN Yearly Shares OutstandingDENN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
DENN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDENN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.42, we must say that DENN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of DENN (1.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DENN is 113.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take DENN, 113.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • DENN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 113.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: DENN underperforms 60.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 113.41
Altman-Z 1.42
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.47%
DENN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDENN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.35 indicates that DENN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.35, DENN is doing worse than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DENN has a Quick Ratio of 0.35. This is a bad value and indicates that DENN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DENN has a worse Quick ratio (0.33) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.33
DENN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDENN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. DENN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DENN have decreased strongly by -25.00% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, DENN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.55% on average per year.
  • DENN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.93%.
  • Measured over the past years, DENN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25%
EPS 3Y0.65%
EPS 5Y-7.55%
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.93%
Revenue growth 3Y4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.53%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%

3.2 Future

  • DENN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.25% yearly.
  • DENN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y-20.75%
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DENN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDENN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M
DENN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDENN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. DENN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.03, which indicates a correct valuation of DENN.
  • 78.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DENN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DENN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.86), we can say DENN is valued slightly cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.73, DENN is valued correctly.
  • DENN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DENN is cheaper than 75.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DENN to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.39), we can say DENN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.03
Fwd PE 14.73
DENN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDENN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 67.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DENN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • DENN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 135.58
EV/EBITDA 9.66
DENN Per share dataDENN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DENN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%

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5. DENN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DENN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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DENN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DENNY'S CORP

NASDAQ:DENN (1/16/2026, 8:06:18 PM)

After market: 6.24 -0.01 (-0.16%)

6.25

-0.01 (-0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-09
Inst Owners93.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners3.53%
Ins Owner Change-18.95%
Market Cap321.88M
Revenue(TTM)457.21M
Net Income(TTM)10.22M
Analysts73.85
Price Target6.32 (1.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.72%
Max EPS beat(2)-19.79%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.72%
Max EPS beat(4)-9.57%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.69%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.99%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-13.64%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.59%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.27%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.03
Fwd PE 14.73
P/S 0.7
P/FCF 135.58
P/OCF 8.28
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.66
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY6.24%
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY6.79%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY0.74%
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY12.08%
SpS8.88
BVpS-0.63
TBVpS-3.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.03%
ROE N/A
ROCE 10.82%
ROIC 7.99%
ROICexc 8.04%
ROICexgc 13.15%
OM 9.65%
PM (TTM) 2.24%
GM 62.12%
FCFM 0.52%
ROA(3y)7.88%
ROA(5y)8.08%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.25%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
ROICexc(3y)11.39%
ROICexc(5y)9.92%
ROICexgc(3y)19.84%
ROICexgc(5y)16.2%
ROCE(3y)15.22%
ROCE(5y)12.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.87%
OM growth 3Y-9.18%
OM growth 5Y-4.57%
PM growth 3Y-37.59%
PM growth 5Y-26.13%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y1.37%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 113.41
Debt/EBITDA 4.39
Cap/Depr 216.82%
Cap/Sales 7.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.79%
Profit Quality 23.22%
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.33
Altman-Z 1.42
F-Score5
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)113.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.07%
Profit Quality(3y)117.64%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25%
EPS 3Y0.65%
EPS 5Y-7.55%
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
EPS Next Y-20.75%
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.93%
Revenue growth 3Y4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.53%
Sales Q2Q%1.33%
Revenue Next Year4.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.94%
EBIT Next Year65.44%
EBIT Next 3Y24.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-95.91%
FCF growth 3Y-76.28%
FCF growth 5Y-49.97%
OCF growth 1Y-40.46%
OCF growth 3Y-27.13%
OCF growth 5Y-7.4%

DENNY'S CORP / DENN Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DENN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DENN.


What is the valuation status for DENN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DENNY'S CORP (DENN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DENNY'S CORP?

DENNY'S CORP (DENN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of DENNY'S CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DENNY'S CORP (DENN) is 16.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -9.85.