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Dine Brands Global's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-22.36.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Dine Brands Global was 169.80% per year. The lowest was -73.10% per year. And the median was 10.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Dine Brands Global was 6.19. The lowest was 2.72. And the median was 4.26.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Dine Brands Global Book Value per Share Related Terms
Dine Brands Global Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DIN vs LOCO, NATH, PTLO: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dine Brands Global PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a Book Value per Share of $-22.36 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors.
Is Dine Brands Global's Book Value per Share too high?
Dine Brands Global's current Book Value per Share is $-22.36. Overall, Dine Brands Global has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dine Brands Global's Book Value per Share compare to LOCO and NATH?
Dine Brands Global's Book Value per Share of $-22.36 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. Dine Brands Global's current Book Value per Share is $-22.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dine Brands Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dine Brands Global (DIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.66, compared to a current price of $35.68 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $-22.36. Dine Brands Global's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current Book Value per Share is $-22.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dine Brands Global (DIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dine Brands Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.68 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.66.
GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIN:
Book Value per Share: $-22.36
GF Value™: $39.66 vs. price of $35.68 (10% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dine Brands Global Inc owns and franchises thousands of restaurants under the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar (Applebee's), and the Fuzzy's Taco Shop (Fuzzy's) names. The company conducts its business through three reportable segments: Franchise, Company-owned restaurants, and Rental. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Franchise segment, which consists of IHOP, Applebee's, and Fuzzy's franchise operations and generates revenue mainly from royalties and advertising fees from several IHOP, Applebee's, and Fuzzy's franchised restaurants, in addition to revenues from the sale of proprietary IHOP and Fuzzy's products to its franchisees. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenues is generated from its domestic market.
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