Dine Brands GlobalDIN +2.13%70 Gross Margin % is 38.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 43.64. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks worse than 59.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dine Brands Global's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DIN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.08 Med: 43.64 Max: 48.78
Current: 40.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dine Brands Global was 48.78%. The lowest was 36.08%. And the median was 43.64%.
DIN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.05% of 359
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs DIN: 40.04
Dine Brands Global had a gross margin of 38.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dine Brands Global was 3.10% per year.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Dine Brands Global had a gross margin of 38.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Dine Brands Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dine Brands Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's Gross 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a Gross Margin % of 38.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 43.64. Over the past decade, Dine Brands Global's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.08 to 48.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #212 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Dine Brands Global's Gross Margin % too high?
Dine Brands Global's current Gross Margin % of 38.77% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 43.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.08 to a high of 48.78. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Dine Brands Global's value of 38.77% is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #212 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below 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 Gross Margin % compare to NATH and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #212 out of 359 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dine Brands Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Dine Brands Global's value of 38.77% is 15.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Dine Brands Global's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.08 to 48.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.64 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Dine Brands Global 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 Gross Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dine Brands Global's current Gross Margin % of 38.77% is 15.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dine Brands Global's current Gross Margin % is 38.77%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 43.64. 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 $39.35, compared to a current price of $34.74 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.77%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 43.64 and 15.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current Gross Margin % is 38.77% 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 $34.74 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.35.
GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIN:
Gross Margin %: 38.77% (11% below median its 10-year median of 43.64)
GF Value™: $39.35 vs. price of $34.74 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% below the Restaurants median (#212 of 359)
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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