Dine Brands GlobalDIN +1.56%70 Buyback Yield % is 17.95 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 344% above its 10-year median of 4.04. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 138 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks better than 97.83% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Dine Brands Global Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's Buyback Yield % 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: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % of 17.95 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. This is 344% above median its historical median of 4.04. Over the past decade, Dine Brands Global's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 27.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #3 out of 138 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Dine Brands Global's Buyback Yield % too high?
Dine Brands Global's current Buyback Yield % of 17.95 is 344% above median its 10-year median of 4.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 27.92. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #3 out of 138 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dine Brands Global has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dine Brands Global's Buyback Yield % compare to LOCO and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #3 out of 138 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Dine Brands Global in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Dine Brands Global's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 27.92 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. Dine Brands Global's current Buyback Yield % is 17.95, which is 344% above median its own 10-year median of 4.04. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.45, compared to a current price of $36.50 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 17.95, which is 344% above median its 10-year median of 4.04. Dine Brands Global's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current Buyback Yield % is 17.95 as of Jul. 03, 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 $36.50 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.45.
GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DIN:
Buyback Yield %: 17.95 (344% above median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: $39.45 vs. price of $36.50 (7.5% 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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