PZZA (Papa John's International) Long-Term Debt: $727 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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PZZA Papa John's International Inc PZZA
68 GF Score
Price $30.23
GF Value $45.39
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Papa John's International Long-Term Debt?

Papa John's International PZZA -1.14% 68 Long-Term Debt is $727 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PZZA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.39 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Papa John's International's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $727 Mil.

Papa John's International's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 ($727 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($710 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($710 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($727 Mil).

Papa John's International's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 ($757 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($742 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($742 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($710 Mil).

Papa John's International  (NAS:PZZA) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Papa John's International Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Papa John's International Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Papa John's International Long-Term Debt Chart

Papa John's International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $727 Mil mean?
Papa John's International (PZZA) has a Long-Term Debt of $727 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Papa John's International's Long-Term Debt too high?
Papa John's International's current Long-Term Debt is $727 Mil. Overall, Papa John's International has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papa John's International's Long-Term Debt compare to BH and CBRL?
Papa John's International's Long-Term Debt of $727 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Debt for a Restaurants company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Long-Term Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Papa John's International's current Long-Term Debt is $727 Mil. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.39, compared to a current price of $30.23 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $727 Mil. Papa John's International's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Papa John's International (PZZA), the current Long-Term Debt is $727 Mil 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 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 $30.23 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.39. GuruFocus considers Papa John's International to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PZZA:

  • Long-Term Debt: $727 Mil
  • GF Value™: $45.39 vs. price of $30.23 (33.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 1PZZA:ItalyPP1:Germany
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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