DIN (Dine Brands Global) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


DIN Dine Brands Global Inc DIN
70 GF Score
Price $36.35
GF Value $39.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Dine Brands Global Moat Score?

Dine Brands Global DIN -1.38% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 369 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks better than 93.5% on this metric.

Dine Brands Global has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Dine Brands Global has Narrow Moat: Dine Brands Global Inc benefits from strong brand recognition with its IHOP and Applebee's franchises. It has a solid distribution network and some pricing power, but faces intense competition in the restaurant industry, limiting its moat to a solid narrow level.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Dine Brands Global might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Dine Brands Global  (NYSE:DIN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Dine Brands Global Moat Score Related Terms

DIN vs LOCO, NATH, PTLO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #24 out of 369 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Dine Brands Global's Moat Score too high?
Dine Brands Global's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #24 out of 369 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dine Brands Global has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dine Brands Global's Moat Score compare to LOCO and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #24 out of 369 companies for Moat Score. This places Dine Brands Global in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Dine Brands Global's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.35, compared to a current price of $36.35 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Dine Brands Global's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 $36.35 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.35. GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DIN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $39.35 vs. price of $36.35 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

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Dine Brands Global Business Description

Other Exchanges IHP:Germany
Address 10 West Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91103
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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