DIN (Dine Brands Global) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 54% Below Median

What is Dine Brands Global Dividend Payout Ratio?

Dine Brands Global DIN +8.38% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 0.39. 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 167 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks better than 59.88% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Dine Brands Global's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dine Brands Global's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DIN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Dine Brands Global was 0.94. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.39.

DIN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
59.88% of 167 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs DIN: 0.32

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Dine Brands Global is 2.93%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Dine Brands Global was 15.85%. The lowest was 0.48%. And the median was 4.45%.

Dine Brands Global's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.19.

During the past 12 months, Dine Brands Global's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -31.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Dine Brands Global was 72.10% per year. The lowest was -45.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Dine Brands Global Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Dine Brands Global Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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DIN vs NATH, LOCO, PTLO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

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

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Dine Brands Global Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Dine Brands Global's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.72	/	4.45
	=	0.39

Dine Brands Global's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.19	/	1.07
	=	0.18

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 mean?

Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Dine Brands Global's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #67 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.

Is Dine Brands Global's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Dine Brands Global's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.94. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Dine Brands Global's value of 0.18 is 53.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #67 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NATH and LOCO?

According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #67 out of 167 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Dine Brands Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Dine Brands Global's value of 0.18 is 53.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dine Brands Global's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Restaurants company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 167 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dine Brands Global's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 53.8% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dine Brands Global's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 $36.86 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 53.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 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 $36.86 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.35. GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DIN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (54% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $39.35 vs. price of $36.86 (6.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 53.8% below the Restaurants median (#67 of 167)

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

Comparable Companies NATH LOCO PTLO JACK VENU RICK BRCB CNNE MB HCHL MCD SBUX LSE:CPG CMG YUM TSX:QSR TSX:QSP.UN DRI YUMC TXRH

Other Exchanges IHP:Germany

Address 10 West Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91103

Website https://www.dinebrands.com

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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