Papa John's International (FRA:PP1) FCF Yield %: 2.22 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 36% Below Median


FRA:PP1 Papa John's International Inc FRA:PP1
65 GF Score
Price €31.60
GF Value €40.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Papa John's International FCF Yield %?

Papa John's International FRA:PP1 +1.94% 65 FCF Yield % is 2.22 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:PP1 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Restaurants companies, Papa John's International ranks worse than 64.84% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Papa John's International's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €22 Mil, and Market Cap is €1,035 Mil. Therefore, Papa John's International's FCF Yield % for today is 2.22%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Papa John's International's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PP1' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.33   Med: 3.49   Max: 6.7
Current: 2.22


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Papa John's International was 6.70%. The lowest was -0.33%. And the median was 3.49%.

FRA:PP1's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
64.84% of 364 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.745 vs FRA:PP1: 2.22

Papa John's International's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.32%.


Papa John's International FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Papa John's International FCF Yield % Related Terms


Papa John's International FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papa John's International's FCF Yield % 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.

Papa John's International FCF Yield % Chart

Papa John's International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Papa John's International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.87 4.12 4.86 -0.79 -2.40

FRA:PP1 vs CBRL, BJRI, BH: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Papa John's International's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Papa John's International's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papa John's International's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Papa John's International FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Papa John's International's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=44.037 / 1085.7131
=4.06%

Papa John's International's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-5.447 * 4 / 909.30072
=-2.40%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 2.22 mean?
Papa John's International (FRA:PP1) has a FCF Yield % of 2.22 as of Jun. 30, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Papa John's International and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #236 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Papa John's International's FCF Yield % too high?
Papa John's International's current FCF Yield % of 2.22 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 3.49. The Restaurants industry median FCF Yield % is 4.75. Papa John's International's value of 2.22 is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #236 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Papa John's International has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papa John's International's FCF Yield % compare to CBRL and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #236 out of 364 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Papa John's International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.75. Papa John's International's value of 2.22 is 53.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 4.75, Papa John's International has consistently been below 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 FCF Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.75, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Papa John's International's current FCF Yield % of 2.22 is 53.2% below 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Papa John's International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papa John's International's current FCF Yield % is 2.22, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 3.49. 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 (FRA:PP1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.32, compared to a current price of €31.60 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.22, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 53.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 4.75. Papa John's International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Papa John's International (FRA:PP1), the current FCF Yield % is 2.22 as of Jun. 30, 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 (FRA:PP1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papa John's International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.60 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.32. GuruFocus considers Papa John's International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PP1:

  • FCF Yield %: 2.22 (36% below median its 10-year median of 3.49)
  • GF Value™: €40.32 vs. price of €31.60 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.2% below the Restaurants median (#236 of 364)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Papa John's International Business Description

Other Exchanges PZZA:USA1PZZA:Italy
Address 2002 Papa John\'s Boulevard, Louisville, KY, USA, 40299-2367
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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