PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024
31.59 USD
-0.99 (-3.04%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
31.68 USD
+0.09 (+0.28%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:00:37 PM
Taking everything into account, PZZA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PZZA was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- In the past 5 years PZZA has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PZZA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.23%, PZZA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of PZZA (15.12%) is better than 82.54% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
- 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 Operating Margin of 5.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PZZA underperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
- PZZA has a Gross Margin of 26.62%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PZZA underperforms 80.95% 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
- 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.
- PZZA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.54 indicates that PZZA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.54, PZZA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- 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 | 3.54 |
ROIC/WACC2.08
WACC7.27%
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 41.27% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.76, PZZA is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PZZA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.01% on average per year.
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.37, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
- 69.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PZZA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say PZZA is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.61 indicates a correct valuation of PZZA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- PZZA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.02.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than 70.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.2 |
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)1.24
EPS Next 2Y-9.84%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PZZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, which is a nice return.
- In the last 3 months the price of PZZA has falen by -21.52%. 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 1.09, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 96.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, PZZA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PZZA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.81%!
- PZZA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 163.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PZZA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP163.2%
EPS Next 2Y-9.84%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
31.59
-0.99 (-3.04%)
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-6.73%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap1.04B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.33
Price Target49.26 (55.94%)
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 | 18.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.6 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.2 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY7.65%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY15.15%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
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 | 3.54 |
F-Score6
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC2.08
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.