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DENNY'S CORP (DENN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DENN - US24869P1049 - Common Stock

6.24 USD
0 (0%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
6.19 USD
-0.05 (-0.8%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, DENN scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DENN was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DENN while its profitability can be described as average. DENN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DENN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DENN had a positive cash flow from operations.
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's Return On Assets of 2.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DENN outperforms 49.62% of its industry peers.
DENN has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: DENN outperforms 63.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DENN is in line with the industry average of 10.39%.
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

DENN has a Profit Margin (2.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DENN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DENN has a Operating Margin (9.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DENN has declined.
DENN has a Gross Margin of 62.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: DENN outperforms 76.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DENN has remained more or less at the same level.
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DENN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DENN has less shares outstanding
DENN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 1.41, we must say that DENN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DENN (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DENN has a debt to FCF ratio of 113.41. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DENN would need 113.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DENN's Debt to FCF ratio of 113.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DENN is outperformed by 60.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 113.41
Altman-Z 1.41
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.62%
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

DENN has a Current 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's Current ratio of 0.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DENN is outperformed by 84.21% of its industry peers.
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's Quick ratio of 0.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DENN is outperformed by 79.70% 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. Growth

3.1 Past

DENN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.00%.
DENN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.55% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.93% in the past year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, DENN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.25% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.66% on average over the next years.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.00, DENN is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DENN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DENN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.71, DENN is valued correctly.
DENN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DENN is cheaper than 78.20% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. DENN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16
Fwd PE 14.71
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DENN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DENN.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 135.37
EV/EBITDA 9.65
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. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

DENNY'S CORP

NASDAQ:DENN (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 6.19 -0.05 (-0.8%)

6.24

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners93.35%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.53%
Ins Owner Change9.77%
Market Cap321.36M
Revenue(TTM)457.21M
Net Income(TTM)10.22M
Analysts74.29
Price Target6.32 (1.28%)
Short Float %9.62%
Short Ratio1.83
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)0.54%
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
Fwd PE 14.71
P/S 0.7
P/FCF 135.37
P/OCF 8.27
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.65
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY6.8%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY0.74%
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY12.1%
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 1.41
F-Score5
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 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.


How profitable is DENNY'S CORP (DENN) stock?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DENN stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DENNY'S CORP (DENN) is 16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -9.83.


What is the expected EPS growth for DENNY'S CORP (DENN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DENNY'S CORP (DENN) is expected to decline by -20.75% in the next year.