Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Surmounting $1.60B in debt and declining traffic requires margin recovery, making the 4.55% yield unsafe and equity speculative.
Investment score: 26/100
Analysis as of
Is Dine Brands Global Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model assigns an AVOID rating on Dine Brands Global Inc. Severe balance sheet leverage ($1.60B USD debt, negative book value) and margin contraction offset any value appeal from its 4.55% dividend yield.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 30/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 15/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 20/100 (weight 15%)
Dine Brands Global Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for DIN
- Dual-branded Applebee's/IHOP rollout accelerates top-line recovery
What speaks against DIN
- Severe balance sheet leverage and negative equity (-$273.8M USD)
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIN | 53.9x | 0.4x | 20.7x | 38.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| LOCO | 12.3x | 0.9x | 9.9x | 28.3% | 7.0% | 9.3% |
| KRUS | n/a | 1.3x | 58.7x | 11.3% | -0.7% | 1.8% |
| NATH | 20.3x | 2.4x | 13.5x | 28.9% | 11.8% | 4.7% |
| SERV | n/a | 42.6x | n/a | -370.1% | -2316.0% | -51.3% |
| BRCB | 102.5x | 0.6x | 29.2x | 32.1% | 0.7% | -5.7% |
| Peer median | 12.3x | 1.3x | 13.5x | 28.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
Frequently asked questions about Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN)
Is DIN stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Dine Brands Global Inc as AVOID with an investment score of 26/100. The TradeMates model assigns an AVOID rating on Dine Brands Global Inc. Severe balance sheet leverage ($1.60B USD debt, negative book value) and margin contraction offset any value appeal from its 4.55% dividend yield. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is DIN stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for DIN is AVOID with an investment score of 26/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.