36.17 USD
-1.74 (-4.59%)
36.33 USD
+0.16 (+0.44%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PZZA. PZZA was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PZZA has an average financial health and profitability rating. PZZA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PZZA was profitable.
- PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PZZA has been profitable.
- PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PZZA (4.23%) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.12%, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 has a worse Operating Margin (5.41%) than 60.15% of its industry peers.
- PZZA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of PZZA (26.62%) is worse than 78.20% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PZZA is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- PZZA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.61. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of PZZA (3.61) is better than 81.20% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 9.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 9.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PZZA's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA outperforms 61.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- PZZA has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.87, PZZA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PZZA has a Quick ratio (0.76) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
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%.
- PZZA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.87% yearly.
- PZZA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.64%.
- PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.93% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-37.57%
EPS Next 2Y-9.94%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.03, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. PZZA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.06, the valuation of PZZA can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 66.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- PZZA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 83.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of PZZA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y-9.94%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.85%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of PZZA has falen by -30.46%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 93.98% 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 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.85% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
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-9.94%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
36.17
-1.74 (-4.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners112.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.32%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.91
Price Target50.04 (38.35%)
Short Float %10.32%
Short Ratio2.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.85% |
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP163.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.56 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY5.25%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY6.68%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY13.23%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.61 |
F-Score6
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC1.95
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-37.57%
EPS Next 2Y-9.94%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
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-0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year34.33%
EBIT Next 3Y17.16%
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 for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PZZA stock?
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PZZA stock?
The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PZZA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to decline by -37.57% in the next year.