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DENNY'S CORP (DENN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:DENN - US24869P1049 - Common Stock

3.91 USD
+0.02 (+0.51%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
3.88 USD
-0.03 (-0.77%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall DENN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated DENN against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DENN while its profitability can be described as average. DENN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DENN was profitable.
In the past year DENN had a positive cash flow from operations.
DENN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
DENN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
DENN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDENN 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

DENN has a Return On Assets (3.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DENN's Return On Invested Capital of 8.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DENN outperforms 67.67% of its industry peers.
DENN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.67%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.28%
ROE N/A
ROIC 8.64%
ROA(3y)7.88%
ROA(5y)8.08%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.25%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
DENN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDENN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.53%, DENN is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DENN has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 10.35%, DENN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DENN has declined.
DENN has a Gross Margin of 62.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: DENN outperforms 75.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DENN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.35%
PM (TTM) 3.53%
GM 62.31%
OM growth 3Y-9.18%
OM growth 5Y-4.57%
PM growth 3Y-37.59%
PM growth 5Y-26.13%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y1.37%
DENN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDENN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DENN is still creating some value.
DENN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DENN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DENN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DENN Yearly Shares OutstandingDENN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
DENN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDENN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that DENN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DENN's Altman-Z score of 1.34 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DENN outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.34
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC7.14%
DENN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDENN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

DENN has a Current Ratio of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that DENN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DENN's Current ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DENN is outperformed by 84.21% of its industry peers.
DENN has a Quick Ratio of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that DENN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DENN's Quick ratio of 0.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DENN is outperformed by 80.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.34
DENN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDENN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DENN have decreased strongly by -18.18% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.55% on average over the past years.
DENN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.06%.
DENN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.18%
EPS 3Y0.65%
EPS 5Y-7.55%
EPS Q2Q%-30.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.53%
Sales Q2Q%1.49%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DENN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.25% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DENN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.81%
EPS Next 2Y-3.35%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.27%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%

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.
DENN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDENN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M
DENN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDENN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.69, the valuation of DENN can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DENN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DENN is cheaper than 94.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DENN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.05 indicates a reasonable valuation of DENN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DENN is valued cheaper than 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DENN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.52), we can say DENN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.69
Fwd PE 8.05
DENN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDENN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

DENN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DENN is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.56
DENN Per share dataDENN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DENN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.35%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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DENNY'S CORP

NASDAQ:DENN (10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 3.88 -0.03 (-0.77%)

3.91

+0.02 (+0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners104.8%
Inst Owner Change-1.51%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change2.95%
Market Cap201.37M
Revenue(TTM)455.73M
Net Income(TTM)16.11M
Analysts81.54
Price Target6.27 (60.36%)
Short Float %8.77%
Short Ratio5.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-12.09%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.79%
Max EPS beat(4)-8.63%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-14.39%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.74%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-11.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.49%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.77%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.93%
PT rev (1m)6.19%
PT rev (3m)-7.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.69
Fwd PE 8.05
P/S 0.44
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.84
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.56
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY11.51%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY12.42%
FCF(TTM)-0.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY14.63%
SpS8.85
BVpS-0.67
TBVpS-3.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.28%
ROE N/A
ROCE 11.7%
ROIC 8.64%
ROICexc 8.67%
ROICexgc 14.29%
OM 10.35%
PM (TTM) 3.53%
GM 62.31%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)7.88%
ROA(5y)8.08%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.25%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
ROICexc(3y)11.39%
ROICexc(5y)9.92%
ROICexgc(3y)19.84%
ROICexgc(5y)16.2%
ROCE(3y)15.22%
ROCE(5y)12.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.87%
OM growth 3Y-9.18%
OM growth 5Y-4.57%
PM growth 3Y-37.59%
PM growth 5Y-26.13%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y1.37%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.39
Cap/Depr 218.43%
Cap/Sales 7.68%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 46.62%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z 1.34
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)113.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.07%
Profit Quality(3y)117.64%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.18%
EPS 3Y0.65%
EPS 5Y-7.55%
EPS Q2Q%-30.77%
EPS Next Y-13.81%
EPS Next 2Y-3.35%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.53%
Sales Q2Q%1.49%
Revenue Next Year5.27%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.94%
EBIT Next Year68.87%
EBIT Next 3Y24.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-109.85%
FCF growth 3Y-76.28%
FCF growth 5Y-49.97%
OCF growth 1Y-55.09%
OCF growth 3Y-27.13%
OCF growth 5Y-7.4%

DENNY'S CORP / DENN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DENN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DENN.


Can you provide the valuation status for DENNY'S CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DENNY'S CORP (DENN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is DENNY'S CORP (DENN) stock?

DENNY'S CORP (DENN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is DENNY'S CORP?

The financial health rating of DENNY'S CORP (DENN) is 2 / 10.