Dine Brands Global's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.24.
Dine Brands Global's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Dine Brands Global's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.45.
Therefore, Dine Brands Global's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.21.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Dine Brands Global Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Dine Brands Global Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's Cash Conversion Cycle 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 NATH, LOCO, PTLO: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Dine Brands Global Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Dine Brands Global's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Cash Conversion Cycle of -13.21 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors.
Is Dine Brands Global's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Dine Brands Global's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -13.21. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NATH and LOCO?
Dine Brands Global's Cash Conversion Cycle of -13.21 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 Cash Conversion Cycle for a Restaurants company?
A good Cash Conversion Cycle depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. Dine Brands Global's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -13.21. 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 $39.35, compared to a current price of $36.86 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -13.21. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -13.21 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 $36.86 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.35.
GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DIN:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -13.21
GF Value™: $39.35 vs. price of $36.86 (6.3% 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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