DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DIN • US2544231069

32.33 USD
-1.29 (-3.84%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
32.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DIN. DIN was compared to 126 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.
  • Of the past 5 years DIN 4 years were profitable.
  • DIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

  • DIN has a Return On Assets (1.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DIN's Return On Invested Capital of 7.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DIN outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DIN is in line with the industry average of 10.58%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.86%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.61%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of DIN (3.82%) 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 15.79%, DIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DIN has declined.
  • DIN has a worse Gross Margin (40.67%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DIN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.79%
PM (TTM) 3.82%
GM 40.67%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DIN is creating some value.
  • DIN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.05, we must say that DIN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.05, DIN is doing worse than 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.09. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DIN would need 14.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DIN's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DIN outperforms 51.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.09
Altman-Z 1.05
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.84%
DIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that DIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.05, DIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DIN has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that DIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DIN has a Quick ratio (1.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
DIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DIN have decreased strongly by -35.37% in the last year.
  • DIN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.07% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.47% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.37%
EPS 3Y-6.57%
EPS 5Y-5.07%
EPS Q2Q%-49.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.25%
Sales Q2Q%10.84%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.45% 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 4.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-24.24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.57%
EPS Next 3Y-1.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.14%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

  • DIN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.51.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, DIN is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.64, the valuation of DIN can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. DIN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.51
Fwd PE 6.64
DIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDIN 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 DIN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DIN is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DIN is valued cheaper than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.26
EV/EBITDA 8.78
DIN Per share dataDIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 -60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.57%
EPS Next 3Y-1.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, DIN pays a better dividend. On top of this DIN pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DIN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DIN decreases each year by -5.76%.
  • DIN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 94.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DIN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • DIN's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP94.97%
EPS Next 2Y-4.57%
EPS Next 3Y-1.45%
DIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (2/20/2026, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 32.33 0 (0%)

32.33

-1.29 (-3.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners79.23%
Inst Owner Change4.85%
Ins Owners3.41%
Ins Owner Change0.95%
Market Cap466.20M
Revenue(TTM)866.50M
Net Income(TTM)33.06M
Analysts68.33
Price Target34.48 (6.65%)
Short Float %14.29%
Short Ratio4.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.76%
DP94.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-26.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.67%
Max EPS beat(2)-20.21%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-26.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.97%
Max EPS beat(4)-17.39%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.61%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.66%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.37%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.29%
PT rev (1m)25.19%
PT rev (3m)25.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.51
Fwd PE 6.64
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 5.26
P/OCF 4.1
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.78
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY11.75%
EPS(NY)4.87
Fwd EY15.07%
FCF(TTM)6.15
FCFY19.02%
OCF(TTM)7.89
OCFY24.4%
SpS60.09
BVpS-16.08
TBVpS-72.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.86%
ROE N/A
ROCE 9.54%
ROIC 7.61%
ROICexc 8.62%
ROICexgc 24.24%
OM 15.79%
PM (TTM) 3.82%
GM 40.67%
FCFM 10.23%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.35%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.09
Debt/EBITDA 6.97
Cap/Depr 60.54%
Cap/Sales 2.9%
Interest Coverage 1.88
Cash Conversion 63.8%
Profit Quality 268.17%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z 1.05
F-Score6
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)-35.37%
EPS 3Y-6.57%
EPS 5Y-5.07%
EPS Q2Q%-49.31%
EPS Next Y-24.24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.57%
EPS Next 3Y-1.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.25%
Sales Q2Q%10.84%
Revenue Next Year10.14%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.23%
EBIT Next Year13.09%
EBIT Next 3Y5.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y54.72%
FCF growth 3Y-19.3%
FCF growth 5Y-7.08%
OCF growth 1Y8.25%
OCF growth 3Y-17.95%
OCF growth 5Y-6.97%

DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC / DIN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DIN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DIN.


What is the valuation status for DIN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) stock?

DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DIN stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) is 8.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.01.


Can you provide the financial health for DIN stock?

The financial health rating of DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) is 3 / 10.