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DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DIN - US2544231069 - Common Stock

34.44 USD
+0.4 (+1.18%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 1:56:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

DIN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of DIN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. DIN is cheap, 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

  • DIN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years DIN 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DIN had a positive operating cash flow.
DIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDIN 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 100M -100M 200M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 1.86%, DIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DIN (7.61%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DIN is in line with the industry average of 10.37%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.86%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.61%
ROA(3y)4.39%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)9.11%
DIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.82%, DIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DIN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • DIN has a better Operating Margin (15.79%) than 70.45% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DIN has declined.
  • DIN has a worse Gross Margin (40.67%) than 61.36% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.79%
PM (TTM) 3.82%
GM 40.67%
OM growth 3Y-1.33%
OM growth 5Y-2.03%
PM growth 3Y-10.09%
PM growth 5Y-6.88%
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y1.9%
DIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DIN is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DIN has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for DIN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for DIN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DIN Yearly Shares OutstandingDIN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
DIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.05, we must say that DIN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DIN has a Altman-Z score of 1.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: DIN underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • DIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.09. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DIN would need 14.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.09, DIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.09
Altman-Z 1.05
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.01%
DIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DIN has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that DIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DIN has a Current ratio of 1.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DIN outperforms 55.30% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that DIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DIN's Quick ratio of 1.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DIN outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
DIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • DIN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -35.37%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.07% on average over the past years.
  • DIN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.47%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.37%
EPS 3Y-6.57%
EPS 5Y-5.07%
EPS Q2Q%-49.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.25%
Sales Q2Q%10.84%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DIN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.45% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DIN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.23%
EPS Next 2Y-4.57%
EPS Next 3Y-1.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.16%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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.
DIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M
DIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.06, which indicates a very decent 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 93.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DIN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • DIN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.07.
  • 96.97% 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 25.95, DIN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.06
Fwd PE 7.07
DIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 73.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 99.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.6
EV/EBITDA 8.82
DIN Per share dataDIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 -60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.57%
EPS Next 3Y-1.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%, DIN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • DIN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.21. DIN pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DIN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.16%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DIN decreases each year by -5.76%.
  • 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)-5.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
DIN Yearly Dividends per shareDIN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 94.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DIN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • DIN's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP94.97%
EPS Next 2Y-4.57%
EPS Next 3Y-1.45%
DIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M
DIN Dividend Payout.DIN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DIN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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 7 / 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 4 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) is 9.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.14.


Can you provide the financial health for DIN stock?

The financial health rating of DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) is 4 / 10.