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

NYSE:PLNT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US72703H1014 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

92.81  -4.27 (-4.4%)

After market: 92.85 +0.04 (+0.04%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PLNT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLNT was compared to 136 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PLNT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, PLNT is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
PLNT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PLNT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

PLNT's Return On Assets of 5.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLNT outperforms 72.79% of its industry peers.
PLNT's Return On Invested Capital of 8.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLNT outperforms 68.38% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLNT is significantly below the industry average of 14.24%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.31%) for PLNT is below the current ROIC(8.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.6%
ROE N/A
ROIC 8.38%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PLNT (14.56%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
PLNT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.44%, PLNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLNT has declined.
PLNT has a Gross Margin of 52.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLNT outperforms 61.03% 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 27.44%
PM (TTM) 14.56%
GM 52.05%
OM growth 3Y4.56%
OM growth 5Y-4.26%
PM growth 3Y25.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.11%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
PLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLNT is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLNT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PLNT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PLNT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingPLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.97 indicates that PLNT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PLNT (1.97) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PLNT has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PLNT would need 11.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLNT (11.50) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 11.5
Altman-Z 1.97
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.33%
PLNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLNT 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 -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

PLNT has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that PLNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PLNT (2.08) is better than 86.76% of its industry peers.
PLNT has a Quick Ratio of 2.06. This indicates that PLNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PLNT has a better Quick ratio (2.06) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 2.06
PLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.39% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, PLNT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.30% in the last year.
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)11.39%
EPS 3Y46.53%
EPS 5Y10.03%
EPS Q2Q%11.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.3%
Revenue growth 3Y26.27%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%11.55%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLNT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
EPS Next 5Y14.33%
Revenue Next Year12.04%
Revenue Next 2Y11.09%
Revenue Next 3Y10.46%
Revenue Next 5Y8.97%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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

PLNT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.16.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PLNT.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.21. PLNT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.62, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PLNT.
PLNT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
PLNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 20.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.16
Fwd PE 26.62
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLNT is valued a bit more expensive than 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PLNT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.48
EV/EBITDA 20.31
PLNT Per share dataPLNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PLNT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of PLNT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)3.51
EPS Next 2Y16.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PLNT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A

NYSE:PLNT (5/9/2025, 8:16:13 PM)

After market: 92.85 +0.04 (+0.04%)

92.81

-4.27 (-4.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/bmo
Inst Owners112.02%
Inst Owner Change1.13%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change5.83%
Market Cap7.83B
Analysts83.2
Price Target113.23 (22%)
Short Float %6.24%
Short Ratio3.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.95%
Min EPS beat(2)8.74%
Max EPS beat(2)11.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.21%
Min EPS beat(4)3.19%
Max EPS beat(4)11.16%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.98%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.02%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.95%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.79%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.68%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.08%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.53%
PT rev (1m)1.88%
PT rev (3m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.16
Fwd PE 26.62
P/S 6.63
P/FCF 41.48
P/OCF 22.77
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.31
EPS(TTM)2.64
EY2.84%
EPS(NY)3.49
Fwd EY3.76%
FCF(TTM)2.24
FCFY2.41%
OCF(TTM)4.08
OCFY4.39%
SpS14
BVpS-2.55
TBVpS-14.92
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)3.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.6%
ROE N/A
ROCE 11.63%
ROIC 8.38%
ROICexc 9.81%
ROICexgc 17.48%
OM 27.44%
PM (TTM) 14.56%
GM 52.05%
FCFM 15.98%
ROA(3y)4.58%
ROA(5y)3.01%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)5.99%
ROICexc(3y)8.54%
ROICexc(5y)7.36%
ROICexgc(3y)16.05%
ROICexgc(5y)12.99%
ROCE(3y)10.15%
ROCE(5y)8.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.02%
OM growth 3Y4.56%
OM growth 5Y-4.26%
PM growth 3Y25.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.11%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 11.5
Debt/EBITDA 4.43
Cap/Depr 96.7%
Cap/Sales 13.12%
Interest Coverage 3.57
Cash Conversion 70.97%
Profit Quality 109.75%
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 2.06
Altman-Z 1.97
F-Score8
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)89.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.73%
Profit Quality(3y)130.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.39%
EPS 3Y46.53%
EPS 5Y10.03%
EPS Q2Q%11.32%
EPS Next Y15.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
EPS Next 5Y14.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.3%
Revenue growth 3Y26.27%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%11.55%
Revenue Next Year12.04%
Revenue Next 2Y11.09%
Revenue Next 3Y10.46%
Revenue Next 5Y8.97%
EBIT growth 1Y18.77%
EBIT growth 3Y32.02%
EBIT growth 5Y6.66%
EBIT Next Year65.72%
EBIT Next 3Y26.64%
EBIT Next 5Y19%
FCF growth 1Y-2.81%
FCF growth 3Y11.78%
FCF growth 5Y5.26%
OCF growth 1Y4.12%
OCF growth 3Y22.02%
OCF growth 5Y10.98%