Dine Brands GlobalDIN +1.71%70 EBITDA Margin % is 19.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 24.92. 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. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks better than 72.05% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Dine Brands Global's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $43.8 Mil. Dine Brands Global's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $225.2 Mil. Therefore, Dine Brands Global's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.45%.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Dine Brands Global EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Dine Brands Global EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's EBITDA Margin % 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: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 19.45% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 24.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #102 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Dine Brands Global's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Dine Brands Global's current EBITDA Margin % of 19.45% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 24.92. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Dine Brands Global's value of 19.45% is 68.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #102 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to NATH and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #102 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Dine Brands Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Dine Brands Global's value of 19.45% is 68.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.92 vs. the industry median of 11.56, Dine Brands Global has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dine Brands Global's current EBITDA Margin % of 19.45% is 68.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dine Brands Global's current EBITDA Margin % is 19.45%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 24.92. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 19.45%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 24.92 and 68.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current EBITDA Margin % is 19.45% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 19.45% (22% below median its 10-year median of 24.92)
GF Value™: $39.28 vs. price of $33.85 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.3% above the Restaurants median (#102 of 365)
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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