DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DIN • US2544231069
28.12 USD
-1.37 (-4.65%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
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This DIN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, DIN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DIN was compared to 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. DIN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DIN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. DIN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- DIN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year DIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years DIN has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years DIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DIN's Return On Assets of 0.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DIN outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- DIN has a Return On Invested Capital (7.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DIN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.79%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.49%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.81%, DIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DIN has a Operating Margin of 16.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: DIN outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DIN has grown nicely.
- DIN's Gross Margin of 40.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DIN is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIN has grown nicely.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DIN is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DIN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DIN has less shares outstanding
- DIN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.03, 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 1.03, DIN is doing worse than 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DIN is 22.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take DIN, 22.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DIN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 22.98. This is comparable 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 | 1.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.15%
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.
- The Current ratio of DIN (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the 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 has a Quick ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. DIN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DIN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.94%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.25% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DIN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.37%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.9%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.41, the valuation of DIN can be described as very cheap.
- DIN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DIN is cheaper than 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.82 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DIN.
- 97.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27, DIN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DIN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- DIN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DIN is cheaper than 96.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
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)0.64
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
5. DIN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.35%.
- DIN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.11. DIN pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DIN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DIN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.40%!
- DIN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- DIN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- DIN pays out 194.31% of its income as dividend. 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
28.12
-1.37 (-4.65%)
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 Change1.8%
Ins Owners3.76%
Ins Owner Change5.66%
Market Cap366.97M
Revenue(TTM)879.30M
Net Income(TTM)15.95M
Analysts68.33
Price Target34.48 (22.62%)
Short Float %17.38%
Short Ratio4.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
Yearly Dividend2.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.4%
DP194.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0%
PT rev (3m)25.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.12 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
EPS(TTM)4.39
EY15.61%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY17.18%
FCF(TTM)4.09
FCFY14.55%
OCF(TTM)6.82
OCFY24.25%
SpS67.38
BVpS-20.99
TBVpS-81.04
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)0.32
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 | 1.03 |
F-Score6
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 Year1.37%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
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 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.
How profitable is DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) stock?
DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DIN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) is 6.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -1.34.
Can you provide the financial health for DIN stock?
The financial health rating of DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) is 2 / 10.