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PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PLNT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US72703H1014 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

93.06  +0.51 (+0.55%)

Premarket: 92.9 -0.16 (-0.17%)

Fundamental Rating

5

PLNT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PLNT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PLNT is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. This makes PLNT very considerable for growth investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

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

1.2 Ratios

PLNT has a better Return On Assets (5.60%) than 70.23% of its industry peers.
PLNT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.38%) than 67.18% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLNT is significantly below the industry average of 16.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.31%) for PLNT is below the current ROIC(8.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.6%
ROE N/A
ROIC 8.38%
ROA(3y)4.58%
ROA(5y)3.01%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)5.99%
PLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PLNT (14.56%) is better than 85.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLNT has declined.
PLNT has a Operating Margin of 27.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLNT outperforms 93.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLNT has declined.
PLNT has a Gross Margin of 52.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLNT outperforms 61.07% of its industry peers.
PLNT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.44%
PM (TTM) 14.56%
GM 52.05%
OM growth 3Y4.56%
OM growth 5Y-4.26%
PM growth 3Y25.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.11%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
PLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLNT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PLNT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
PLNT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLNT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingPLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
PLNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

PLNT has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that PLNT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.92, PLNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLNT is 11.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take PLNT, 11.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PLNT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLNT outperforms 54.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 11.5
Altman-Z 1.92
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.8%
PLNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that PLNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.08, PLNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.02% of the companies in the same industry.
PLNT has a Quick Ratio of 2.06. This indicates that PLNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PLNT's Quick ratio of 2.06 is amongst the best of the industry. PLNT outperforms 87.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 2.06
PLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PLNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.67%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, PLNT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.03% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PLNT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.29% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.67%
EPS 3Y46.53%
EPS 5Y10.03%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y26.27%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%19.42%

3.2 Future

PLNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.63% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLNT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.05%
EPS Next 2Y16.87%
EPS Next 3Y14.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.6%
Revenue Next 2Y10.44%
Revenue Next 3Y9.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 stable.
PLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
PLNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.07, PLNT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PLNT.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PLNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.75), we can say PLNT is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.08, the valuation of PLNT can be described as expensive.
PLNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.44. PLNT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.07
Fwd PE 31.08
PLNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLNT 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, PLNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.65% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PLNT.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.69
EV/EBITDA 19.65
PLNT Per share dataPLNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PLNT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.25
PEG (5Y)3.6
EPS Next 2Y16.87%
EPS Next 3Y14.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PLNT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A

NYSE:PLNT (3/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 92.9 -0.16 (-0.17%)

93.06

+0.51 (+0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-25 2025-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Inst Owners112.02%
Inst Owner Change-0.87%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-0.32%
Market Cap7.87B
Analysts82.4
Price Target110.47 (18.71%)
Short Float %5.04%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.95%
Min EPS beat(2)8.74%
Max EPS beat(2)11.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.21%
Min EPS beat(4)3.19%
Max EPS beat(4)11.16%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.98%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.02%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.95%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.79%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.68%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.08%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.07
Fwd PE 31.08
P/S 6.66
P/FCF 41.69
P/OCF 22.89
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.65
EPS(TTM)2.58
EY2.77%
EPS(NY)2.99
Fwd EY3.22%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)4.07
OCFY4.37%
SpS13.97
BVpS-2.55
TBVpS-14.89
PEG (NY)2.25
PEG (5Y)3.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.6%
ROE N/A
ROCE 11.63%
ROIC 8.38%
ROICexc 9.81%
ROICexgc 17.48%
OM 27.44%
PM (TTM) 14.56%
GM 52.05%
FCFM 15.98%
ROA(3y)4.58%
ROA(5y)3.01%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)5.99%
ROICexc(3y)8.54%
ROICexc(5y)7.36%
ROICexgc(3y)16.05%
ROICexgc(5y)12.99%
ROCE(3y)10.15%
ROCE(5y)8.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.02%
OM growth 3Y4.56%
OM growth 5Y-4.26%
PM growth 3Y25.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.11%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 11.5
Debt/EBITDA 4.43
Cap/Depr 96.7%
Cap/Sales 13.12%
Interest Coverage 3.57
Cash Conversion 70.97%
Profit Quality 109.75%
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 2.06
Altman-Z 1.92
F-Score8
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)89.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.73%
Profit Quality(3y)130.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.67%
EPS 3Y46.53%
EPS 5Y10.03%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y16.05%
EPS Next 2Y16.87%
EPS Next 3Y14.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y26.27%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%19.42%
Revenue Next Year9.6%
Revenue Next 2Y10.44%
Revenue Next 3Y9.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.77%
EBIT growth 3Y32.02%
EBIT growth 5Y6.66%
EBIT Next Year66.15%
EBIT Next 3Y27.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.81%
FCF growth 3Y11.78%
FCF growth 5Y5.26%
OCF growth 1Y4.12%
OCF growth 3Y22.02%
OCF growth 5Y10.98%