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

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:PLNT • US72703H1014

91.84 USD
+0.8 (+0.88%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 03:11 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PLNT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLNT was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PLNT has an average financial health and profitability rating. PLNT is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make PLNT suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • PLNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.74%, PLNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLNT has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.88%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLNT is below the industry average of 10.38%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.31%) for PLNT is below the current ROIC(9.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.74%
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%
PLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.99%, PLNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLNT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • PLNT has a Operating Margin of 29.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLNT outperforms 96.21% of its industry peers.
  • PLNT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • PLNT's Gross Margin of 51.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLNT outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLNT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.34%
PM (TTM) 15.99%
GM 51.92%
OM growth 3Y4.53%
OM growth 5Y-4.27%
PM growth 3Y25.92%
PM growth 5Y-3.16%
GM growth 3Y-1.11%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
PLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLNT is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PLNT has less shares outstanding
  • PLNT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • PLNT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingPLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • PLNT has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. 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.
  • PLNT's Altman-Z score of 1.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLNT outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PLNT is 10.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take PLNT, 10.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PLNT (10.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 10.68
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC7.66%
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 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that PLNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.09, PLNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.06 indicates that PLNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • PLNT's Quick ratio of 2.06 is amongst the best of the industry. PLNT outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 2.06
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 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 18.95%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.39% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • PLNT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.40% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, PLNT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.23% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y19.84%
EPS Next 2Y18.36%
EPS Next 3Y18.69%
EPS Next 5Y17.23%
Revenue Next Year12.88%
Revenue Next 2Y11.88%
Revenue Next 3Y11.8%
Revenue Next 5Y9.88%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
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 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.13, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PLNT.
  • PLNT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • PLNT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
  • PLNT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.41.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLNT is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, PLNT is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.13
Fwd PE 25.41
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PLNT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PLNT is more expensive than 62.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PLNT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.87
EV/EBITDA 17.2
PLNT Per share dataPLNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PLNT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • PLNT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 18.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)3.1
EPS Next 2Y18.36%
EPS Next 3Y18.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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.


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%.