Papa John's International (FRA:PP1) ROE %: Negative Equity% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:PP1 Papa John's International Inc FRA:PP1
64 GF Score
Price €31.00
GF Value €38.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Papa John's International ROE %?

Papa John's International FRA:PP1 -1.90% 64 ROE % is Negative Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PP1 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Restaurants companies, Papa John's International ranks better than 99.71% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Papa John's International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €25 Mil. Papa John's International's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-384 Mil. Therefore, Papa John's International's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Equity%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Papa John's International's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PP1' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 818.26   Med: 818.26   Max: 818.26
Current: Negative Equity

During the past 13 years, Papa John's International's highest ROE % was 818.26%. The lowest was 818.26%. And the median was 818.26%.

FRA:PP1's ROE % is ranked better than
99.71% of 346 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.38 vs FRA:PP1: Negative Equity

Papa John's International  (FRA:PP1) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=25.104/-384.1525
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(25.104 / 1655.988)*(1655.988 / 717.4245)*(717.4245 / -384.1525)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=1.52 %*2.3082*N/A
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=3.51 %*N/A
=Negative Equity %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=25.104/-384.1525
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (25.104 / 38.32) * (38.32 / 83.528) * (83.528 / 1655.988) * (1655.988 / 717.4245) * (717.4245 / -384.1525)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.6551 * 0.4588 * 5.04 % * 2.3082 * N/A
=Negative Equity %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


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Papa John's International ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papa John's International's ROE % 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.

Papa John's International ROE % Chart

Papa John's International Annual Data
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Papa John's International Quarterly Data
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FRA:PP1 vs SG, BJRI, BH: ROE % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Papa John's International's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.


Papa John's International ROE % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Papa John's International's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papa John's International's ROE % falls into.


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Papa John's International ROE % Calculation

Papa John's International's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=26.073/( (-410.197+-379.816)/ 2 )
=26.073/-395.0065
=Negative Equity %

Papa John's International's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=25.104/( (-379.816+-388.489)/ 2 )
=25.104/-384.1525
=Negative Equity %

* 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

* Note that if the average Total Stockholders Equity is zero or negative, then ROE % would be considered meaningless and hence not be calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of Negative Equity% mean?
Papa John's International (FRA:PP1) has a ROE % of Negative Equity% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Papa John's International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Papa John's International's ROE % has ranged from 818.26 to 818.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #1 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Papa John's International's ROE % too high?
Papa John's International's current ROE % is Negative Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 818.26 to a high of 818.26. Based on the distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #1 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Papa John's International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papa John's International's ROE % compare to SG and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Papa John's International ranks #1 out of 346 companies for ROE %. This places Papa John's International in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.38. Historically, Papa John's International's own ROE % has ranged from 818.26 to 818.26 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Restaurants company?
The median ROE % among Restaurants companies is 6.38, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Papa John's International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROE % is 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papa John's International's current ROE % is Negative Equity%. 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 (FRA:PP1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.49, compared to a current price of €31.00 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is Negative Equity%. Papa John's International's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Papa John's International (FRA:PP1), the current ROE % is Negative Equity% 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 (FRA:PP1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papa John's International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.00 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.49. GuruFocus considers Papa John's International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PP1:

  • ROE %: Negative Equity%
  • GF Value™: €38.49 vs. price of €31.00 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Papa John's International Business Description

Other Exchanges PZZA:USA1PZZA:Italy
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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