DIN (Dine Brands Global) EBIT: $104.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


DIN Dine Brands Global Inc DIN
70 GF Score
Price $33.85
GF Value $39.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Dine Brands Global EBIT?

Dine Brands Global DIN +1.71% 70 EBIT is $104.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Dine Brands Global's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $104.6 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Dine Brands Global's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.34%. Dine Brands Global's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.46%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Dine Brands Global's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.38%.


Dine Brands Global  (NYSE:DIN) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Dine Brands Global's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=121.6 * ( 1 - 27.72% )/( (1648.5 + 1641.1)/ 2 )
=87.89248/1644.8
=5.34 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Dine Brands Global's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=127.6/( ( (489.2 + max(-67.8, 0)) + (513.2 + max(-66.5, 0)) )/ 2 )
=127.6/( ( 489.2 + 513.2 )/ 2 )
=127.6/501.2
=25.46 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(119 + 0 + 104.6) - (103 + 188.3 + 0.10000000000002)
=-67.8

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(89.5 + 0 + 90) - (84.2 + 5.4 + 156.4)
=-66.5

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Dine Brands Global's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=104.578/1942.194
=5.38 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Dine Brands Global EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's EBIT 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.

Dine Brands Global EBIT Chart

Dine Brands Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Dine Brands Global Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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DIN vs NATH, LOCO, PTLO: EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Dine Brands Global EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $104.6 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $104.6 Mil mean?
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a EBIT of $104.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Dine Brands Global.
Is Dine Brands Global's EBIT too high?
Dine Brands Global's current EBIT is $104.6 Mil. Overall, Dine Brands Global has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dine Brands Global's EBIT compare to NATH and LOCO?
Dine Brands Global's EBIT of $104.6 Mil 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 EBIT for a Restaurants company?
A good EBIT depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Dine Brands Global. Dine Brands Global's current EBIT is $104.6 Mil. 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 $39.28, compared to a current price of $33.85 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $104.6 Mil. Dine Brands Global's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current EBIT is $104.6 Mil 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 $33.85 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.28. GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DIN:

  • EBIT: $104.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $39.28 vs. price of $33.85 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges IHP:Germany
Address 10 West Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91103
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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