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Dine Brands GlobalDIN -1.57%80 EV-to-FCF is 319.50 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 1223% above its 10-year median of 24.15. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks worse than 98.16% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Dine Brands Global's Enterprise Value is $2,012.8 Mil.
Dine Brands Global's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.3 Mil. Therefore, Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF for today is 319.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DIN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.41 Med: 24.15 Max: 322.77
Current: 319.5
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Dine Brands Global was 322.77. The lowest was 13.41. And the median was 24.15.
DIN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 98.16% of 272
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.85
vs DIN: 319.50
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Dine Brands Global's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Dine Brands Global's share price for today is $33.26.
Dine Brands Global's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.470.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Dine Brands Global EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Dine Brands Global EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Dine Brands Global's current Enterprise Value is $2,012.8 Mil.
Dine Brands Global's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.3 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.
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a EV-to-FCF of 319.50 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. This is 1223% above median its historical median of 24.15. Over the past decade, Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.41 to 322.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #267 out of 272 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF too high?
Dine Brands Global's current EV-to-FCF of 319.50 is 1223% above median its 10-year median of 24.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.41 to a high of 322.77. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.85. Dine Brands Global's value of 319.50 is 1689.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #267 out of 272 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dine Brands Global has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dine Brands Global's EV-to-FCF compare to NATH and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #267 out of 272 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Dine Brands Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.85. Dine Brands Global's value of 319.50 is 1689.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Dine Brands Global's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.41 to 322.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.15 vs. the industry median of 17.85, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.85, based on 272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dine Brands Global's current EV-to-FCF of 319.50 is 1689.9% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dine Brands Global's current EV-to-FCF is 319.50, which is 1223% above median its own 10-year median of 24.15. 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 $40.50, compared to a current price of $33.26 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 319.50, which is 1223% above median its 10-year median of 24.15 and 1689.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.85. Dine Brands Global's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current EV-to-FCF is 319.50 as of Aug. 20, 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 $33.26 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.50.
GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIN:
EV-to-FCF: 319.50 (1223% above median its 10-year median of 24.15)
GF Value™: $40.50 vs. price of $33.26 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1689.9% above the Restaurants median (#267 of 272)
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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