Papa John's InternationalPZZA -0.33%71 EV-to-FCF is 77.48 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 35.70. GuruFocus rates PZZA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Restaurants companies, Papa John's International ranks worse than 90.22% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Papa John's International's Enterprise Value is $2,027 Mil.
Papa John's International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil. Therefore, Papa John's International's EV-to-FCF for today is 77.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Papa John's International's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PZZA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1636.11 Med: 35.7 Max: 169.26
Current: 77.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Papa John's International was 169.26. The lowest was -1636.11. And the median was 35.70.
PZZA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 90.22% of 276
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.78
vs PZZA: 77.48
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.
Papa John's International (NAS:PZZA) 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.
Papa John's International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Papa John's International's share price for today is $33.49.
Papa John's International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.830.
* 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.
Papa John's International EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Papa John's International EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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, Papa John's International'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.
Papa John's International EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Papa John's International's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Papa John's International's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Papa John's International's current Enterprise Value is $2,027 Mil.
Papa John's International's Free Cash Flow 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 $26 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.
Papa John's International (PZZA) has a EV-to-FCF of 77.48 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Papa John's International and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 35.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #249 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Papa John's International's EV-to-FCF too high?
Papa John's International's current EV-to-FCF of 77.48 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 35.70. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.78. Papa John's International's value of 77.48 is 335.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #249 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Papa John's International has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papa John's International's EV-to-FCF compare to CBRL and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #249 out of 276 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Papa John's International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.78. Papa John's International's value of 77.48 is 335.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.70 vs. the industry median of 17.78, Papa John's International 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 17.78, based on 276 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. Papa John's International's current EV-to-FCF of 77.48 is 335.8% 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 Papa John's International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papa John's International's current EV-to-FCF is 77.48, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 35.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papa John's International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papa John's International (PZZA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.56, compared to a current price of $33.49 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 77.48, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 35.70 and 335.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.78. Papa John's International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Papa John's International (PZZA), the current EV-to-FCF is 77.48 as of Jul. 11, 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 Papa John's International (PZZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papa John's International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.49 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.56.
GuruFocus considers Papa John's International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PZZA:
EV-to-FCF: 77.48 (117% above median its 10-year median of 35.70)
GF Value™: $45.56 vs. price of $33.49 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 335.8% above the Restaurants median (#249 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PZZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Papa John's International Inc operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants and, in certain international markets, dine-in and delivery restaurants. It has four defined reportable segments: Domestic Company-owned restaurants, North America franchising, North America commissaries, and International. The company derives maximum revenue from North America commissaries segment. The North America commissaries segment consists of the operations of its regional dough production and product distribution centers in the United States and Canada and derives its revenues principally from the sale and distribution of food and paper products to Domestic Company-owned and franchised restaurants in the United States and Canada.
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