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DINE BRANDS GLOBAL INC (DIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DIN - US2544231069 - Common Stock

22.38 USD
+1.19 (+5.62%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
22.5 USD
+0.12 (+0.54%)
After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DIN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DIN was compared to 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. DIN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DIN has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DIN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

DIN has a Return On Assets of 2.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DIN outperforms 49.62% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.84%, DIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DIN is significantly below the industry average of 15.79%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.27%, DIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.02% of the companies in the same industry.
DIN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DIN has a Operating Margin of 17.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: DIN outperforms 76.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DIN has declined.
DIN has a Gross Margin (42.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DIN is 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 0.96, we must say that DIN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.96, DIN is not doing good in the industry: 67.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DIN is 13.51, which is on the high side as it means it would take DIN, 13.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DIN's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DIN outperforms 53.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 13.51
Altman-Z 0.96
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.41%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that DIN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DIN has a Current ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
DIN has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.86, DIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.07% on average over the past years.
DIN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.92%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.25% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, DIN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.46% on average per year.
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 Year9.86%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y5.14%
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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.96, the valuation of DIN can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, DIN is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.68, the valuation of DIN can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DIN is valued cheaper than 98.47% of the companies in the same industry.
DIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.96
Fwd PE 4.68
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIN is cheaper than 86.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DIN is cheaper than 99.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.72
EV/EBITDA 7.32
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

DIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.63%, which is a nice return.
DIN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.17. DIN pays more dividend than 97.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DIN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.63%

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

70.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DIN. 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 (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.5 +0.12 (+0.54%)

22.38

+1.19 (+5.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
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 Change11.22%
Market Cap344.20M
Analysts67.69
Price Target24.23 (8.27%)
Short Float %14.42%
Short Ratio4.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.63%
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)-18.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.96
Fwd PE 4.68
P/S 0.41
P/FCF 3.72
P/OCF 3.16
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.32
EPS(TTM)4.51
EY20.15%
EPS(NY)4.78
Fwd EY21.35%
FCF(TTM)6.02
FCFY26.88%
OCF(TTM)7.09
OCFY31.69%
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 0.96
F-Score6
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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 Year9.86%
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 Year21.66%
EBIT Next 3Y8.7%
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%