PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:PLNT • US72703H1014

76.46 USD
-2.2 (-2.8%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 02:04 PM

This PLNT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PLNT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLNT was compared to 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While PLNT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PLNT shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make PLNT suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. PLNT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PLNT was profitable.
  • PLNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years PLNT has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years PLNT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • PLNT has a Return On Assets of 7.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLNT outperforms 76.98% of its industry peers.
  • PLNT's Return On Invested Capital of 10.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLNT outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLNT is in line with the industry average of 10.54%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.62%) for PLNT is below the current ROIC(10.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE N/A
ROIC 10.21%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.62%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
PLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.55%, PLNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLNT has grown nicely.
  • PLNT has a better Operating Margin (29.81%) than 96.03% of its industry peers.
  • PLNT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.94%, PLNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLNT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.81%
PM (TTM) 16.55%
GM 51.94%
OM growth 3Y6.83%
OM growth 5Y15.17%
PM growth 3Y15.96%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.87%
GM growth 5Y2.51%
PLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. PLNT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • PLNT 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, PLNT has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for PLNT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for PLNT is higher compared to a year ago.
PLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingPLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
PLNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that PLNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • PLNT has a Altman-Z score (1.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PLNT is 9.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take PLNT, 9.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.75, PLNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.75
Altman-Z 1.53
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC7.26%
PLNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • PLNT has a Current Ratio of 2.11. This indicates that PLNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PLNT's Current ratio of 2.11 is amongst the best of the industry. PLNT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.08 indicates that PLNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.08, PLNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.11
Quick Ratio 2.08
PLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. PLNT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • PLNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.38%, which is quite good.
  • PLNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 152.51% yearly.
  • PLNT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.06%.
  • Measured over the past years, PLNT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 26.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.38%
EPS 3Y23.13%
EPS 5Y152.51%
EPS Q2Q%18.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.06%
Revenue growth 3Y12.23%
Revenue growth 5Y26.63%
Sales Q2Q%10.52%

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 17.18% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.7%
EPS Next 2Y16.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.01%
EPS Next 5Y17.18%
Revenue Next Year10.21%
Revenue Next 2Y11.02%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.32%

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.
PLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PLNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. PLNT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PLNT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.82.
  • PLNT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, PLNT is valued at the same level.
  • PLNT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.83.
  • PLNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • PLNT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.82
Fwd PE 21.83
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

  • 63.49% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PLNT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • PLNT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.01
EV/EBITDA 14.93
PLNT Per share dataPLNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y16.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.01%

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5. PLNT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for PLNT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

PLNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A

NYSE:PLNT (3/9/2026, 2:04:08 PM)

76.46

-2.2 (-2.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners118.32%
Inst Owner Change-9.45%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap6.12B
Revenue(TTM)1.32B
Net Income(TTM)219.10M
Analysts85
Price Target132.48 (73.27%)
Short Float %9.02%
Short Ratio3.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
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)4.41%
Min EPS beat(2)2.71%
Max EPS beat(2)6.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.98%
Max EPS beat(4)6.48%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.77%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.09%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.24%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.36%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.01%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.82
Fwd PE 21.83
P/S 4.62
P/FCF 24.01
P/OCF 14.62
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.93
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)3.5
Fwd EY4.58%
FCF(TTM)3.18
FCFY4.16%
OCF(TTM)5.23
OCFY6.84%
SpS16.55
BVpS-6.03
TBVpS-18.52
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE N/A
ROCE 14.14%
ROIC 10.21%
ROICexc 12.19%
ROICexgc 21.28%
OM 29.81%
PM (TTM) 16.55%
GM 51.94%
FCFM 19.24%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.62%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
ROICexc(3y)10.12%
ROICexc(5y)9.15%
ROICexgc(3y)18.08%
ROICexgc(5y)16.27%
ROCE(3y)11.94%
ROCE(5y)10.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.66%
OM growth 3Y6.83%
OM growth 5Y15.17%
PM growth 3Y15.96%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.87%
GM growth 5Y2.51%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.75
Debt/EBITDA 4.47
Cap/Depr 105.06%
Cap/Sales 12.36%
Interest Coverage 3.94
Cash Conversion 76.01%
Profit Quality 116.27%
Current Ratio 2.11
Quick Ratio 2.08
Altman-Z 1.53
F-Score7
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)97.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.62%
Profit Quality(3y)122.16%
Profit Quality(5y)164.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.38%
EPS 3Y23.13%
EPS 5Y152.51%
EPS Q2Q%18.57%
EPS Next Y13.7%
EPS Next 2Y16.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.01%
EPS Next 5Y17.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.06%
Revenue growth 3Y12.23%
Revenue growth 5Y26.63%
Sales Q2Q%10.52%
Revenue Next Year10.21%
Revenue Next 2Y11.02%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.32%
EBIT growth 1Y21.74%
EBIT growth 3Y19.9%
EBIT growth 5Y45.85%
EBIT Next Year52.45%
EBIT Next 3Y25.15%
EBIT Next 5Y18.79%
FCF growth 1Y34.92%
FCF growth 3Y22.06%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y21.68%
OCF growth 3Y20.32%
OCF growth 5Y68.18%

PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A / PLNT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PLNT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PLNT.


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How profitable is PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) stock?

PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for PLNT stock?

The financial health rating of PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) is 5 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) stock?

The dividend rating of PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.