PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024
31.33 USD
-0.46 (-1.45%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
31.54 USD
+0.21 (+0.67%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 6:42:12 PM
Overall PZZA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PZZA against 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PZZA while its profitability can be described as average. PZZA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PZZA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years PZZA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PZZA has a better Return On Assets (4.23%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.12%, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.54% 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 10.58%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of PZZA (1.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PZZA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of PZZA (5.41%) is worse than 63.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 26.62%, PZZA is not doing good in the industry: 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PZZA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
- PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for PZZA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.55. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- PZZA's Altman-Z score of 3.55 is amongst the best of the industry. PZZA outperforms 81.75% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.55 |
ROIC/WACC2.1
WACC7.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PZZA (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.76, PZZA is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PZZA have decreased strongly by -34.35% in the last year.
- PZZA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.87% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.64% in the past year.
- 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-37.5%
EPS Next 2Y-9.84%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- PZZA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.22.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. PZZA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.47, the valuation of PZZA can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 68.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PZZA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 68.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PZZA is valued cheaper than 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.23 |
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)1.22
EPS Next 2Y-9.84%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of PZZA dropped by -22.16% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 96.03% 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 8.81%, which is quite nice.
- 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-9.84%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
31.33
-0.46 (-1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners112.48%
Inst Owner Change-3.73%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap1.03B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.33
Price Target49.26 (57.23%)
Short Float %11.27%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP163.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (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)-1.57%
PT rev (3m)-6.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.55 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.23 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY5.49%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY7.72%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY15.28%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.22
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 | 3.55 |
F-Score6
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC2.1
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-37.5%
EPS Next 2Y-9.84%
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 Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
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 3Y17.07%
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 3 / 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 -37.5% in the next year.