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Dine Brands GlobalDIN +1.82%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks worse than 55.1% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Dine Brands Global's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.6 Mil. Dine Brands Global's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $931.3 Mil. Therefore, Dine Brands Global's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dine Brands Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
DIN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.03 Med: 7.57 Max: 12.03
Current: 1.72
During the past 13 years, Dine Brands Global's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.03%. The lowest was -42.03%. And the median was 7.57%.
DIN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 55.1% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs DIN: 1.72
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Dine Brands Global Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Dine Brands Global Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 LOCO, NATH, PTLO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.18% mean?
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #200 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Dine Brands Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Dine Brands Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.18% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 7.57. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.41. Dine Brands Global's value of 3.18% is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #200 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dine Brands Global has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dine Brands Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LOCO and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #200 out of 363 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Dine Brands Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.41. Dine Brands Global's value of 3.18% is 32% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 2.41, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Restaurants companies is 2.41, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dine Brands Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.18% is 32% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dine Brands Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.18%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 7.57. 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 $39.68, compared to a current price of $36.33 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.18%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 32% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.41. Dine Brands Global's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.18% 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 $36.33 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.68.
GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DIN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.18% (58% below median its 10-year median of 7.57)
GF Value™: $39.68 vs. price of $36.33 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32% above the Restaurants median (#200 of 363)
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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