DIN (Dine Brands Global) 3-Year RORE % : -96.84% (As of Mar. 2026)


DIN Dine Brands Global Inc DIN
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Price $35.30
GF Value $39.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dine Brands Global 3-Year RORE %?

Dine Brands Global DIN -3.29% 70 3-Year RORE % is -96.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks worse than 88.41% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Dine Brands Global's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -96.84%.

The industry rank for Dine Brands Global's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

DIN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
88.41% of 328 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 8.965 vs DIN: -96.84

Dine Brands Global  (NYSE:DIN) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Dine Brands Global 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dine Brands Global's 3-Year RORE % 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.

Dine Brands Global 3-Year RORE % Chart

Dine Brands Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Dine Brands Global Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.45 -24.97 -37.09 -93.75 -96.84

DIN vs LOCO, NATH, PTLO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Dine Brands Global 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Dine Brands Global's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 1.01-5.61 )/( 10.23-5.48 )
=-4.6/4.75
=-96.84 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -96.84 mean?
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a 3-Year RORE % of -96.84 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #290 out of 328 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Dine Brands Global's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Dine Brands Global's current 3-Year RORE % is -96.84. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #290 out of 328 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to LOCO and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #290 out of 328 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Dine Brands Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 8.97. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Restaurants companies is 8.97, based on 328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Dine Brands Global and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dine Brands Global's current 3-Year RORE % is -96.84. 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 $39.54, compared to a current price of $35.30 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -96.84. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current 3-Year RORE % is -96.84 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 $35.30 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.54. GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DIN:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -96.84
  • GF Value™: $39.54 vs. price of $35.30 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

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

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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