Dine Brands GlobalDIN +1.71%70 Net Margin % is 3.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 9.61. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks worse than 52.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dine Brands Global's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DIN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.84 Med: 9.61 Max: 12.82
Current: 1.83
DIN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.46% of 366
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs DIN: 1.83
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Dine Brands Global Net Margin % Related Terms
Dine Brands Global Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's Net 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's Net 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.
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a Net Margin % of 3.29% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 9.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #192 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Dine Brands Global's Net Margin % too high?
Dine Brands Global's current Net Margin % of 3.29% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 9.61. The Restaurants industry median Net Margin % is 2.06. Dine Brands Global's value of 3.29% is 59.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #192 out of 366 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 Net Margin % compare to NATH and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #192 out of 366 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dine Brands Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.06. Dine Brands Global's value of 3.29% is 59.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.61 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Dine Brands Global 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 Net Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Net Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.06, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dine Brands Global's current Net Margin % of 3.29% is 59.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dine Brands Global's current Net Margin % is 3.29%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 9.61. 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 $39.28, compared to a current price of $33.85 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.29%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 9.61 and 59.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.06. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current Net Margin % is 3.29% 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 $33.85 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.28.
GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIN:
Net Margin %: 3.29% (66% below median its 10-year median of 9.61)
GF Value™: $39.28 vs. price of $33.85 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% above the Restaurants median (#192 of 366)
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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