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DENNY'S CORP (DENN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

6.2 USD
+0.01 (+0.16%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:25:07 PM
6.2 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:25:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall DENN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated DENN against 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While DENN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DENN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DENN was profitable.
In the past year DENN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years DENN 4 years were profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

DENN has a Return On Assets of 2.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DENN outperforms 46.56% of its industry peers.
DENN has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.99%) than 63.36% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DENN is in line with the industry average of 10.42%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of DENN (2.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DENN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DENN has a Operating Margin (9.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DENN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DENN has a better Gross Margin (62.12%) than 75.57% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DENN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DENN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DENN has less shares outstanding
DENN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DENN Yearly Shares OutstandingDENN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 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 has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (113.41) than 62.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 113.41
Altman-Z 1.41
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.69%
DENN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDENN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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 87.02% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.33, DENN is not doing good in the industry: 82.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DENN have decreased strongly by -25.00% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.55% on average over the past years.
DENN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.93%.
DENN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.53% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, DENN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.66% on average per year.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DENN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDENN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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 15.90, DENN is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DENN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DENN is cheaper than 76.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DENN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.61, the valuation of DENN can be described as correct.
DENN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DENN is cheaper than 77.10% of the companies in the same industry.
DENN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.9
Fwd PE 14.61
DENN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDENN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DENN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DENN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 134.5
EV/EBITDA 9.61
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 N/A

DENNY'S CORP

NASDAQ:DENN (12/12/2025, 8:25:07 PM)

After market: 6.2 0 (0%)

6.2

+0.01 (+0.16%)

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 Owners92.04%
Inst Owner Change-2.27%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change5.52%
Market Cap319.30M
Revenue(TTM)457.21M
Net Income(TTM)10.22M
Analysts74.29
Price Target6.32 (1.94%)
Short Float %8.75%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)0.81%
PT rev (3m)7.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.9
Fwd PE 14.61
P/S 0.7
P/FCF 134.5
P/OCF 8.21
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.61
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY6.29%
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY6.84%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY0.74%
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY12.18%
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
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for DENNY'S CORP?

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.


How financially healthy is DENNY'S CORP?

The financial health rating of DENNY'S CORP (DENN) is 2 / 10.