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DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DIN - US2544231069 - Common Stock

24.62 USD
+0.72 (+3.01%)
Last: 9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
24.62 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall DIN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DIN against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While DIN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DIN is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DIN had positive earnings in the past year.
DIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DIN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DIN had a positive operating cash flow.
DIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDIN 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 -100M 200M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.49%, DIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.84%, DIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.92% of the companies in the same industry.
DIN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.53%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.68%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.49%
ROE N/A
ROIC 8.84%
ROA(3y)4.39%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)9.11%
DIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of DIN (5.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DIN has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.81%, DIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.94% of the companies in the same industry.
DIN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 42.72%, DIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.60% of the companies in the same industry.
DIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.81%
PM (TTM) 5.27%
GM 42.72%
OM growth 3Y-1.33%
OM growth 5Y-2.03%
PM growth 3Y-10.09%
PM growth 5Y-6.88%
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y1.9%
DIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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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 DIN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DIN has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DIN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DIN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DIN Yearly Shares OutstandingDIN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
DIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.97, we must say that DIN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DIN has a worse Altman-Z score (0.97) than 69.92% of its industry peers.
DIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.51. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DIN would need 13.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DIN (13.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 13.51
Altman-Z 0.97
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.51%
DIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDIN 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 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

DIN has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that DIN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DIN has a Current ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that DIN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DIN has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DIN outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.86
DIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DIN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.56%.
Measured over the past years, DIN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.07% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DIN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.92% in the last year.
DIN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.56%
EPS 3Y-6.57%
EPS 5Y-5.07%
EPS Q2Q%-31.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.25%
Sales Q2Q%11.89%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.46% on average over the next years.
DIN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.47%
EPS Next 2Y-5.5%
EPS Next 3Y0.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y5.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
DIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M
DIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.46, the valuation of DIN can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIN is cheaper than 96.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DIN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.15 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DIN.
97.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.77, DIN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.46
Fwd PE 5.15
DIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
99.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DIN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.09
EV/EBITDA 7.45
DIN Per share dataDIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.5%
EPS Next 3Y0.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.43%, DIN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DIN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.93. DIN pays more dividend than 96.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, DIN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.43%

5.2 History

The dividend of DIN decreases each year by -5.76%.
DIN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DIN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
DIN Yearly Dividends per shareDIN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

DIN pays out 70.34% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP70.34%
EPS Next 2Y-5.5%
EPS Next 3Y0.46%
DIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M
DIN Dividend Payout.DIN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DIN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC

NYSE:DIN (9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Inst Owners85.77%
Inst Owner Change-11.04%
Ins Owners3.07%
Ins Owner Change0.38%
Market Cap378.66M
Analysts68.33
Price Target24.23 (-1.58%)
Short Float %16.95%
Short Ratio5.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.43%
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.76%
DP70.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date06-20 2025-06-20 (0.51)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.21%
Max EPS beat(2)-17.39%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.97%
Max EPS beat(4)6.22%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.2%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.11%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.26%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.07%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.04%
PT rev (1m)-15.68%
PT rev (3m)-13.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.46
Fwd PE 5.15
P/S 0.45
P/FCF 4.09
P/OCF 3.47
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.45
EPS(TTM)4.51
EY18.32%
EPS(NY)4.78
Fwd EY19.4%
FCF(TTM)6.02
FCFY24.44%
OCF(TTM)7.09
OCFY28.81%
SpS54.97
BVpS-13.82
TBVpS-67.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.49%
ROE N/A
ROCE 11.08%
ROIC 8.84%
ROICexc 10.31%
ROICexgc 34.75%
OM 17.81%
PM (TTM) 5.27%
GM 42.72%
FCFM 10.95%
ROA(3y)4.39%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)9.11%
ROICexc(3y)12.35%
ROICexc(5y)11.02%
ROICexgc(3y)46.45%
ROICexgc(5y)37.65%
ROCE(3y)13.2%
ROCE(5y)11.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.35%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.84%
OM growth 3Y-1.33%
OM growth 5Y-2.03%
PM growth 3Y-10.09%
PM growth 5Y-6.88%
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y1.9%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 13.51
Debt/EBITDA 5.98
Cap/Depr 40.79%
Cap/Sales 1.96%
Interest Coverage 1.9
Cash Conversion 57.06%
Profit Quality 207.55%
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 0.97
F-Score6
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)77.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.71%
Profit Quality(3y)105.64%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.56%
EPS 3Y-6.57%
EPS 5Y-5.07%
EPS Q2Q%-31.58%
EPS Next Y-17.47%
EPS Next 2Y-5.5%
EPS Next 3Y0.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.25%
Sales Q2Q%11.89%
Revenue Next Year10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y5.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.23%
EBIT Next Year21.79%
EBIT Next 3Y8.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y63.2%
FCF growth 3Y-19.3%
FCF growth 5Y-7.08%
OCF growth 1Y6.84%
OCF growth 3Y-17.95%
OCF growth 5Y-6.97%