DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DIN • US2544231069
Current stock price
25.5 USD
-1.57 (-5.8%)
At close:
25.84 USD
+0.34 (+1.33%)
Pre-Market:
This DIN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DIN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DIN was profitable.
- DIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years DIN has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years DIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of DIN (0.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.34%, DIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DIN is in line with the industry average of 10.66%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.92% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 7.34% |
ROA(3y)3.3%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.79%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
1.3 Margins
- DIN has a Profit Margin (1.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DIN has declined.
- DIN's Operating Margin of 16.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DIN outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
- DIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DIN has a worse Gross Margin (40.86%) than 63.49% of its industry peers.
- DIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.81% | ||
| GM | 40.86% |
OM growth 3Y-5.5%
OM growth 5Y3.89%
PM growth 3Y-40.59%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
2. DIN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DIN is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DIN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, DIN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, DIN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.01, we must say that DIN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.01, DIN is doing worse than 65.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.98. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DIN would need 22.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- DIN's Debt to FCF ratio of 22.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DIN outperforms 43.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.09%
2.3 Liquidity
- DIN has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that DIN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.96, DIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIN has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that DIN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- DIN's Quick ratio of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DIN outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. DIN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DIN have decreased strongly by -17.94% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, DIN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.92% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, DIN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.25% in the last year.
- DIN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.94%
EPS 3Y-10.82%
EPS 5Y19.92%
EPS Q2Q%67.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.99%
Sales Q2Q%6.27%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, DIN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.88% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.9%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. DIN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.81, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DIN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIN is cheaper than 96.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say DIN is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.28, the valuation of DIN can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DIN is valued cheaper than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.05. DIN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DIN is valued cheaper than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIN is cheaper than 96.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
5. DIN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.02%, DIN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- In the last 3 months the price of DIN has falen by -23.24%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.14, DIN pays a better dividend. On top of this DIN pays more dividend than 84.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, DIN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.02% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of DIN grows each year by 8.40%, which is quite nice.
- DIN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 194.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DIN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- DIN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP194.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
DIN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
25.5
-1.57 (-5.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners86.97%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.76%
Ins Owner Change6.55%
Market Cap332.77M
Revenue(TTM)879.30M
Net Income(TTM)15.95M
Analysts68.33
Price Target32.03 (25.61%)
Short Float %17.02%
Short Ratio5.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.02% |
Yearly Dividend2.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.4%
DP194.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-18 2026-03-18 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.67%
Max EPS beat(2)36.9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.67%
Max EPS beat(4)36.9%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.5%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.25%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.45%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.39%
PT rev (1m)-7.1%
PT rev (3m)16.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.74 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
EPS(TTM)4.39
EY17.22%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY18.95%
FCF(TTM)4.09
FCFY16.05%
OCF(TTM)6.82
OCFY26.74%
SpS67.38
BVpS-20.99
TBVpS-81.04
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.92% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 10.47% | ||
| ROIC | 7.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.89% | ||
| OM | 16.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.81% | ||
| GM | 40.86% | ||
| FCFM | 6.07% |
ROA(3y)3.3%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.79%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
ROICexc(3y)9.96%
ROICexc(5y)10.34%
ROICexgc(3y)33.98%
ROICexgc(5y)35.1%
ROCE(3y)12.53%
ROCE(5y)12.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.76%
OM growth 3Y-5.5%
OM growth 5Y3.89%
PM growth 3Y-40.59%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 334.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
F-Score6
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)74.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.2%
Profit Quality(3y)194.07%
Profit Quality(5y)167.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.94%
EPS 3Y-10.82%
EPS 5Y19.92%
EPS Q2Q%67.82%
EPS Next Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.99%
Sales Q2Q%6.27%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.9%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.56%
EBIT growth 5Y9.08%
EBIT Next Year45.18%
EBIT Next 3Y14.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.25%
FCF growth 3Y-0.37%
FCF growth 5Y-9.01%
OCF growth 1Y-17.71%
OCF growth 3Y-0.11%
OCF growth 5Y-1.61%
DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC / DIN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DIN.
What is the valuation status for DIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC?
DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) is expected to grow by 10.05% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DIN stock?
The dividend rating of DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 194.31%.