Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) — Stock Score Summary

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Dine Brands (Applebee's, IHOP) is a highly leveraged casual dining franchisor. It faces severe headwinds from declining consumer discretionary spending, wage inflation, and high debt servicing costs, making it a value trap.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. is one of the world's largest full-service dining companies, primarily operating as a franchisor of the iconic Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP restaurants. The company leverages its asset-light franchise model to drive growth and profitability, while benefiting from strong brand recognition and extensive global footprints. Its focus on established casual dining and family dining concepts provides stability in the restaurant industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$31.52
Market Cap$396M
P/E (TTM)25.29
P/E (Forward)5.63
Price/Book-1.30
Return on Invested Capital7.5%
Gross Margin40.1%
Operating Margin13.5%
Revenue Growth4.8%
Dividend Yield3.7%
Free Cash Flow$48M

Dine Brands Global, Inc. operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dine Brands Global, Inc.’s (DIN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (63), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Dine Brands Global, Inc. have an economic moat?
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Dine Brands Global, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Dine Brands Global, Inc. in?
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).