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6.01 (1y: +50%)
Market Cap 543.3 M P/E(ttm) 24.10
Enterprise Value 719.19 M P/B
DENN- NAS (USA)
Denny's Corporation
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star (On Watch)
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 4/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.071
DENN's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
85% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.96 vs. DENN: 0.071 )
DENN' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.01   Max: 0.17
Current: 0.07
0.01
0.17
Equity to Asset -0.261
DENN's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
95% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. DENN: -0.261 )
DENN' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.88   Max: -0.26
Current: -0.26
-0.88
-0.26
Interest Coverage 4.9
DENN's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
68% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 15.10 vs. DENN: 4.9 )
DENN' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 1   Max: 5
Current: 4.9
1
5
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 0.56
M-Score: -2.11
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 11.50
DENN's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 4.90 vs. DENN: 11.50 )
DENN' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -17.8   Max: 11.9
Current: 11.5
-17.8
11.9
Net-margin (%) 4.6
DENN's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
68% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 2.70 vs. DENN: 4.6 )
DENN' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -24   Max: 20.9
Current: 4.6
-24
20.9
ROA (%) 6.9
DENN's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
69% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 3.60 vs. DENN: 6.9 )
DENN' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -26   Max: 32
Current: 6.9
-26
32
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 71.50
DENN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
83% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 21.80 vs. DENN: 71.50 )
DENN' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -52.9   Max: 95.5
Current: 71.5
-52.9
95.5
Revenue Growth (%) -4.9
DENN's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
69% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 3.70 vs. DENN: -4.9 )
DENN' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -18.5   Max: -4.9
Current: -4.9
-18.5
-4.9
EBITDA Growth (%) -6.5
DENN's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
75% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 6.20 vs. DENN: -6.5 )
DENN' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -21.7   Max: -3.8
Current: -6.5
-21.7
-3.8
EPS Growth (%) -14
DENN's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
99% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 8.55 vs. DENN: -14 )
DENN' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -28.4   Max: 65.7
Current: -14
-28.4
65.7
» DENN's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

DENN Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Joel Greenblatt 244,423 sh (+25.13%)
Meridian Funds 1,508,600 sh (+7.1%)
John Keeley 8,470,899 sh (+2.56%)
Mario Gabelli 660,157 sh (unchged)
Jim Simons Sold Out
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Q3 2012

DENN Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Joel Greenblatt 247,886 sh (+1.42%)
Meridian Funds 1,508,600 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 660,157 sh (unchged)
John Keeley 8,278,270 sh (-2.27%)
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Q4 2012

DENN Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Joel Greenblatt 276,147 sh (+11.4%)
Mario Gabelli 660,157 sh (unchged)
Meridian Funds 1,508,600 sh (unchged)
John Keeley 8,090,252 sh (-2.27%)
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Q1 2013

DENN Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Jim Simons 226,300 sh (New)
Louis Moore Bacon 500,000 sh (New)
Meridian Funds 1,508,600 sh (unchged)
John Keeley 7,862,691 sh (-2.81%)
Mario Gabelli 640,000 sh (-3.05%)
Joel Greenblatt 262,420 sh (-4.97%)
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» Details

Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with DENN

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 Add 25.13%0.02%$3.81 - $4.41 $ 6.0146%244423
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 New Buy0.07%$3.85 - $4.48 $ 6.0155%195338
Meridian Funds 2011-12-31 Add 24.03%0.03%$3.1 - $3.98 $ 6.0170%1408600
Meridian Funds 2011-09-30 New Buy0.14%$3.17 - $4.29 $ 6.0160%1135700
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -45.15%0.02%$3.55 - $4.18 $ 6.0154%700000
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 Add 27.57%$2.32 - $2.92 $ 6.01131%1335808
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 Add 504.89%0.02%$2.46 - $3.95 $ 6.0185%1047108
John Keeley 2010-03-31 Add 50.29%0.17%$2.19 - $3.95 $ 6.01118%8581590
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Top Ranked Articles about Denny's Corporation

Weekly CFO Sells Highlight: KKR, DENN, NEE, HOLX, STT, INVN
August 27, 2012
According to GuruFocus Insider Data, the largest CFO sells during the past week were: KKR & Co. LP, Denny’s Corporation, NextEra Energy Inc., Hologic Inc., Ivensense Inc, and State Street Corporation. Read more...

Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 24.10
DENN's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
98% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 22.60 vs. DENN: 24.10 )
DENN' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 0.27   Max: 24.56
Current: 24.1
0.27
24.56
P/S 1.20
DENN's P/S is ranked lower than
69% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.64 vs. DENN: 1.20 )
DENN' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.01   Max: 1.23
Current: 1.2
0.01
1.23
PFCF 13.30
DENN's PFCF is ranked higher than
71% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 17.05 vs. DENN: 13.30 )
DENN' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 4.95   Max: 101.5
Current: 13.3
4.95
101.5
EV-to-EBIT 13.2
DENN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
90% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 15.08 vs. DENN: 13.2 )
DENN' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 5.6   Max: 52.1
Current: 13.2
5.6
52.1
PEG 0.2
DENN's PEG is ranked higher than
99% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.05 vs. DENN: 0.2 )
DENN' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.11   Max: 4.76
Current: 0.2
0.11
4.76
Shiller P/E 13.3
DENN's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
98% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 16.27 vs. DENN: 13.3 )
DENN' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 0.11   Max: 34.38
Current: 13.3
0.11
34.38

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 40.1
DENN's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
90% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 41.70 vs. DENN: 40.1 )
DENN' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 18.3   Max: 150
Current: 40.1
18.3
150
Price/DCF (Projected) 3
DENN's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
95% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. DENN: 3 )
DENN' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 2.4   Max: 2.9
Current: 3
2.4
2.9
Price/Median PS Value 3.6
DENN's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
98% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. DENN: 3.6 )
DENN' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 2.9
Current: 3.6
0.1
2.9
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 7.60
DENN's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
91% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 7.20 vs. DENN: 7.60 )
DENN' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 1.9   Max: 17.9
Current: 7.6
1.9
17.9
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) -5.3
DENN's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
71% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 9.03 vs. DENN: -5.3 )
DENN' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -548.5   Max: -0.9
Current: -5.3
-548.5
-0.9

Business Description

Denny's Corporation is a Delaware Corporation. It operates as a family-style restaurant chain. Denny's, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Denny's, Inc., owns and operates the Denny's restaurant brand. The Denny's brand consists of approximately 1,685 restaurants, 1,479 (88%) of which were franchised/licensed restaurants and 206 (12%) of which were company-owned and operated. Open 24/7 in most locations, Denny's restaurants have been providing their guests with quality food, good value and friendly service in a pleasant dining atmosphere for over 50 years. Denny's is best known for its breakfast fare served around the clock. The Original Grand Slam, introduced in 1977, remains one of its most popular menu items. It is leveraging its heritage as a classic American diner with its 'America's Diner is Always Open' branding which provides the framework for its three primary marketing strategies: delivering everyday affordability, primarily through its $2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu, creating compelling limited-time-only products, and driving sales beyond breakfast. The Denny's menu offers a large selection of high-quality, moderately priced products designed to appeal to all types of guests. It offers a wide variety of items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in addition to appetizers, desserts and beverages. The Company's Fit Fare menu helps its guests identify items best suited to their dietary needs. Most Denny's restaurants offer special items for children and seniors at reduced prices. Some restaurants cater to local tastes by offering regional items that complement the core menu. The Company's Product Development department works closely with its franchisees to develop new menu ideas which are thoroughly evaluated in its test kitchen with feedback from its guests and operators prior to being introduced into its restaurants. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, it has certain trademarks and service marks registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in international jurisdictions, including 'Denny's', 'Grand Slam', '$2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu' and 'Fit Fare'. It and its franchisees are subject to local, state, federal and international laws and regulations governing various aspects of the restaurant business.
Company Website
SEC Reports
Industry: Restaurants
Compare:BH, CMG, MCD, DIN, SBUX
Traded in other countries:DE8.Germany
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