PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PLNT - US72703H1014 - Common Stock
111.49 USD
+2.09 (+1.91%)
Overall PLNT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PLNT against 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PLNT has an average financial health and profitability rating. PLNT shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make PLNT a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLNT was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
PLNT has a better Return On Assets (6.73%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.88%, PLNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLNT is below the industry average of 10.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.88%) for PLNT is above the 3 year average (7.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.73% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 9.88% |
ROA(3y)4.58%
ROA(5y)3.01%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)5.99%
1.3 Margins
PLNT has a Profit Margin of 15.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLNT outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
PLNT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PLNT's Operating Margin of 29.37% is amongst the best of the industry. PLNT outperforms 96.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLNT has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.92%, PLNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
PLNT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.97% | ||
| GM | 51.92% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLNT is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLNT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PLNT has less shares outstanding
PLNT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PLNT has an Altman-Z score of 2.27. 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 2.27, PLNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLNT is 10.64, which is on the high side as it means it would take PLNT, 10.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLNT (10.64) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC7.7%
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 88.64% 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.
The Quick ratio of PLNT (2.06) is better than 89.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.95%, which is quite good.
PLNT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.03% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 14.39% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.95%
EPS 3Y46.53%
EPS 5Y10.03%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.39%
Revenue growth 3Y26.27%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
PLNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.83%
EPS Next 2Y17.23%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
EPS Next 5Y17.23%
Revenue Next Year12.04%
Revenue Next 2Y10.86%
Revenue Next 3Y10.57%
Revenue Next 5Y9.88%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PLNT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.79.
PLNT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.41. PLNT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.45, PLNT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
PLNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, PLNT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLNT is valued a bit more expensive than 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PLNT is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PLNT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PLNT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.25
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2Y17.23%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLNT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:PLNT (12/5/2025, 1:01:05 PM)
111.49
+2.09 (+1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners116.93%
Inst Owner Change5.14%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change-4.07%
Market Cap9.29B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)205.80M
Analysts85
Price Target130.84 (17.36%)
Short Float %8.05%
Short Ratio4.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)6.29%
Min EPS beat(2)6.1%
Max EPS beat(2)6.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.98%
Max EPS beat(4)11.16%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.6%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.66%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.83%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.79%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.04%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.45%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.01%
PT rev (1m)3.63%
PT rev (3m)5.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.45 | ||
| P/S | 7.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.91 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.05 |
EPS(TTM)2.95
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)3.55
Fwd EY3.18%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY2.18%
OCF(TTM)4.3
OCFY3.86%
SpS15.47
BVpS-2.34
TBVpS-14.42
PEG (NY)2.25
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.73% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 13.72% | ||
| ROIC | 9.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.84% | ||
| OM | 29.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.97% | ||
| GM | 51.92% | ||
| FCFM | 15.74% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.17%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 98.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
F-Score8
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC1.28
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)18.95%
EPS 3Y46.53%
EPS 5Y10.03%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y16.83%
EPS Next 2Y17.23%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
EPS Next 5Y17.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.39%
Revenue growth 3Y26.27%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue Next Year12.04%
Revenue Next 2Y10.86%
Revenue Next 3Y10.57%
Revenue Next 5Y9.88%
EBIT growth 1Y23.74%
EBIT growth 3Y32.02%
EBIT growth 5Y6.66%
EBIT Next Year65.38%
EBIT Next 3Y27.45%
EBIT Next 5Y21.19%
FCF growth 1Y2.9%
FCF growth 3Y11.78%
FCF growth 5Y5.26%
OCF growth 1Y13.2%
OCF growth 3Y22.02%
OCF growth 5Y10.98%
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.
What is the valuation status for PLNT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) stock?
PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) is expected to grow by 16.83% in the next year.
Is the dividend of PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A sustainable?
The dividend rating of PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.