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Dine Brands GlobalDIN +0.78%80 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 750% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates DIN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Restaurants companies, Dine Brands Global ranks better than 97.05% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Dine Brands Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dine Brands Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DIN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.2 Med: 0.6 Max: 5.8
Current: 5.1
During the past 13 years, Dine Brands Global's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.80%. The lowest was -19.20%. And the median was 0.60%.
DIN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 97.05% of 237
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: -0.6
vs DIN: 5.10
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Dine Brands Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DIN vs NATH, LOCO, KRUS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dine Brands Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dine Brands Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dine Brands Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Dine Brands Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.10 mean?
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.10 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Dine Brands Global and its competitors. This is 750% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #7 out of 237 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Dine Brands Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Dine Brands Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.10 is 750% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #7 out of 237 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dine Brands Global has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dine Brands Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NATH and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dine Brands Global ranks #7 out of 237 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Dine Brands Global in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Restaurants company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Dine Brands Global and its competitors. Dine Brands Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.10, which is 750% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. 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 $40.76, compared to a current price of $33.60 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.10, which is 750% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Dine Brands Global's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dine Brands Global (DIN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.10 as of Jun. 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 $33.60 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.76.
GuruFocus considers Dine Brands Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 5.10 (750% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: $40.76 vs. price of $33.60 (17.6% below fair value)
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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