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PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PZZA - US6988131024 - Common Stock

41.54 USD
+0.58 (+1.42%)
Last: 12/10/2025, 8:13:46 PM
41.6243 USD
+0.08 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 12/10/2025, 8:13:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

PZZA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PZZA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, PZZA is valued expensive at the moment. PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PZZA was profitable.
In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PZZA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PZZA had a positive operating cash flow.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA 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 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

PZZA has a better Return On Assets (4.23%) than 60.31% of its industry peers.
PZZA has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.12%) than 83.97% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.43%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE N/A
ROIC 15.12%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

PZZA has a Profit Margin (1.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
PZZA's Operating Margin of 5.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 60.31% of its industry peers.
PZZA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PZZA has a worse Gross Margin (26.62%) than 78.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.41%
PM (TTM) 1.79%
GM 26.62%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PZZA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PZZA (3.68) is better than 83.21% of its industry peers.
PZZA has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.68. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PZZA would need 9.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA (9.68) is better than 61.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.68
Altman-Z 3.68
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC7.97%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PZZA's Current ratio of 0.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA outperforms 44.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PZZA (0.76) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.76
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PZZA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.35%.
Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.87% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PZZA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.64% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%

3.2 Future

PZZA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.87% yearly.
PZZA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-37.7%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.24%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%

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.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PZZA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.15.
60.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PZZA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.96, the valuation of PZZA can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PZZA.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, PZZA is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.15
Fwd PE 21.96
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

PZZA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
76.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.18
EV/EBITDA 10.8
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PZZA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PZZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.34%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.84, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 93.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.34%

5.2 History

The dividend of PZZA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.81%!
PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

163.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PZZA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP163.2%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.24%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (12/10/2025, 8:13:46 PM)

After market: 41.6243 +0.08 (+0.2%)

41.54

+0.58 (+1.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners112.39%
Inst Owner Change0.67%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap1.36B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.91
Price Target50.04 (20.46%)
Short Float %13.13%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.34%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP163.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)21.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.3%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.73%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.57%
PT rev (1m)-5.32%
PT rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-24.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.15
Fwd PE 21.96
P/S 0.65
P/FCF 17.18
P/OCF 8.68
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.8
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY4.14%
EPS(NY)1.89
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY11.52%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.62
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE N/A
ROCE 19.69%
ROIC 15.12%
ROICexc 16.23%
ROICexgc 18.57%
OM 5.41%
PM (TTM) 1.79%
GM 26.62%
FCFM 3.8%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
ROICexc(3y)20.56%
ROICexc(5y)20.67%
ROICexgc(3y)23.77%
ROICexgc(5y)24.21%
ROCE(3y)24.87%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y44.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.68
Debt/EBITDA 3.94
Cap/Depr 98.38%
Cap/Sales 3.72%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.82%
Profit Quality 212.08%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 3.68
F-Score6
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC1.9
Cap/Depr(3y)124.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.22%
Profit Quality(3y)80.41%
Profit Quality(5y)690.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
EPS Next Y-37.7%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.24%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year34.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-9.22%
FCF growth 3Y-33.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y-6.69%
OCF growth 3Y-16.73%
OCF growth 5Y11.55%

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PZZA.


What is the valuation status of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of PZZA stock?

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 24.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -3.1.


How financially healthy is PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC?

The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 4 / 10.