PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:PLNT • US72703H1014
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This PLNT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PLNT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PLNT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PLNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years PLNT has always been profitable.
- PLNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PLNT (7.06%) is better than 75.40% of its industry peers.
- PLNT's Return On Invested Capital of 10.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLNT outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLNT is in line with the industry average of 10.55%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.62%) for PLNT is below the current ROIC(10.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 10.21% |
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.62%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
1.3 Margins
- PLNT's Profit Margin of 16.55% is amongst the best of the industry. PLNT outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLNT has grown nicely.
- PLNT has a better Operating Margin (29.81%) than 96.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLNT has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 51.94%, PLNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- PLNT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.55% | ||
| GM | 51.94% |
OM growth 3Y6.83%
OM growth 5Y15.17%
PM growth 3Y15.96%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.87%
GM growth 5Y2.51%
2. PLNT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLNT is creating some value.
- PLNT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- PLNT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- PLNT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that PLNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of PLNT (1.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PLNT is 9.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take PLNT, 9.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PLNT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.75) than 60.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- PLNT has a Current Ratio of 2.11. This indicates that PLNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- PLNT's Current ratio of 2.11 is amongst the best of the industry. PLNT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- PLNT has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that PLNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.08, PLNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. PLNT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.38% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, PLNT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 152.51% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, PLNT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.06% in the last year.
- PLNT shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 26.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.38%
EPS 3Y23.13%
EPS 5Y152.51%
EPS Q2Q%18.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.06%
Revenue growth 3Y12.23%
Revenue growth 5Y26.63%
Sales Q2Q%10.52%
3.2 Future
- PLNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.18% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PLNT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.98%
EPS Next 2Y15.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y17.18%
Revenue Next Year9.91%
Revenue Next 2Y10.78%
Revenue Next 3Y10.34%
Revenue Next 5Y9.32%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PLNT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.19, the valuation of PLNT can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PLNT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PLNT is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.89, PLNT is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, PLNT is valued on the expensive side.
- PLNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- PLNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 38.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PLNT.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PLNT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- PLNT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- PLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y15.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
5. PLNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PLNT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
PLNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:PLNT (4/20/2026, 10:29:36 AM)
74.51
+1.74 (+2.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07/bmo
Inst Owners118.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner Change7.89%
Market Cap5.92B
Revenue(TTM)1.32B
Net Income(TTM)219.10M
Analysts84.62
Price Target113.28 (52.03%)
Short Float %7.87%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)4.41%
Min EPS beat(2)2.71%
Max EPS beat(2)6.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.98%
Max EPS beat(4)6.48%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.77%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.09%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.24%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.36%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.01%
PT rev (1m)-14.49%
PT rev (3m)-13.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.6 | ||
| P/S | 4.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.14 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.99 |
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)3.45
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY4.31%
OCF(TTM)5.27
OCFY7.07%
SpS16.68
BVpS-6.08
TBVpS-18.66
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 14.14% | ||
| ROIC | 10.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.28% | ||
| OM | 29.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.55% | ||
| GM | 51.94% | ||
| FCFM | 19.24% |
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.62%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
ROICexc(3y)10.12%
ROICexc(5y)9.15%
ROICexgc(3y)18.08%
ROICexgc(5y)16.27%
ROCE(3y)11.94%
ROCE(5y)10.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.66%
OM growth 3Y6.83%
OM growth 5Y15.17%
PM growth 3Y15.96%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.87%
GM growth 5Y2.51%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.94 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
F-Score7
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)97.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.62%
Profit Quality(3y)122.16%
Profit Quality(5y)164.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.38%
EPS 3Y23.13%
EPS 5Y152.51%
EPS Q2Q%18.57%
EPS Next Y11.98%
EPS Next 2Y15.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y17.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.06%
Revenue growth 3Y12.23%
Revenue growth 5Y26.63%
Sales Q2Q%10.52%
Revenue Next Year9.91%
Revenue Next 2Y10.78%
Revenue Next 3Y10.34%
Revenue Next 5Y9.32%
EBIT growth 1Y21.74%
EBIT growth 3Y19.9%
EBIT growth 5Y45.85%
EBIT Next Year51.8%
EBIT Next 3Y24.76%
EBIT Next 5Y18.79%
FCF growth 1Y34.92%
FCF growth 3Y22.06%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y21.68%
OCF growth 3Y20.32%
OCF growth 5Y68.18%
PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A / PLNT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PLNT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PLNT.
Can you provide the valuation status for PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A?
PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) is expected to grow by 11.98% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PLNT stock?
The dividend rating of PLANET FITNESS INC - CL A (PLNT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.