DENN DENNY'S PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 2, 2025, the DENNY'S stock's PE ratio is 9.32. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.41 and stock price of $3.82. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 49% from its last 4 quarters average of 18.3.

DENN PE ratio history

How has DENN's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of DENNY'S has averaged 26.99 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 9.32 is 65% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, DENN's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2021 quarter at 181.1, when the price was $18.11 and the EPS was $0.1. The lowest point was in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 5.03 with a price of $9.46 and an EPS of $1.88.

Today
9.32
Average
26.99
Median
21.77
Minimum
5.03
Maximum
181.1

DENNY'S PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 529.82% in 2012

Maximum annual decrease: -78.24% in 2011

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 14.32 -52.75% $5.87 $0.41
2023 30.31 314.07% $10.91 $0.36
2022 7.32 -44.04% $9 $1.23
2021 13.08 N/A $15.7 $1.2
2020 N/A N/A $14.11 -$0.08
2019 10.33 -56.17% $20.25 $1.96
2018 23.57 2.03% $16.26 $0.69
2017 23.1 -53.33% $13.4 $0.58
2016 49.5 118.06% $12.87 $0.26
2015 22.7 -16.33% $9.99 $0.44
2014 27.13 -1.02% $10.31 $0.38
2013 27.41 31.09% $7.4 $0.27
2012 20.91 529.82% $4.81 $0.23
2011 3.32 -78.24% $3.82 $1.15
2010 15.26 196.89% $3.51 $0.23

DENNY'S PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 14.32 -24.51% $5.87 $0.41
Sep 2024 18.97 -1.04% $6.45 $0.34
Jun 2024 19.17 -6.9% $6.9 $0.36
Mar 2024 20.59 -32.07% $9.06 $0.44
Dec 2023 30.31 88.26% $10.91 $0.36
Sep 2023 16.1 -11.73% $8.37 $0.52
Jun 2023 18.24 47.1% $12.22 $0.67
Mar 2023 12.4 69.4% $11.04 $0.89
Dec 2022 7.32 26.21% $9 $1.23
Sep 2022 5.8 2.65% $9.74 $1.68
Jun 2022 5.65 -52.28% $8.93 $1.58
Mar 2022 11.84 -9.48% $14.21 $1.2
Dec 2021 13.08 -53.34% $15.7 $1.2
Sep 2021 28.03 -15.01% $16.54 $0.59
Jun 2021 32.98 -81.79% $16.49 $0.5

DENN average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of DENN for the past years

DENN's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
15.35
5-year avg
28.15
10-year avg
26.99
15-year avg
23.36

DENN PE vs peers

What is DENN's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers TXRH and EAT, DENN's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than DIN's. DENNY'S's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 23.98.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
DIN Dine Brands Global Inc 5.64 $363.35M
DENN DENNY'S Corp 9.32 $197.15M
CAKE Cheesecake Factory Inc 15.75 $2.67B
DAVE Dave Inc 18.42 $1.11B
CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc 25.51 $920.15M
EAT Brinker International Inc 26.27 $6.89B
TXRH Texas Roadhouse Inc 26.5 $11.44B
BJRI BJs RESTAURANTS INC 49.75 $813.76M
BH Biglari Holdings Inc N/A $492.44M
RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc N/A $61.66M

Frequently asked questions

What is DENNY'S's PE ratio?

DENN's price to earnings ratio is 9.32 as of Apr 2, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for DENNY'S (DENN)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for DENN stock is 15.35.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for DENNY'S (DENN)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for DENN stock is 28.15.

What is the highest PE ratio for DENN?

Over the last ten years, the Mar 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 181.1.

How does the current PE ratio for DENN compare to its historical average?

DENN's price to earnings ratio is currently 65% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is DENNY'S's PE ratio so low?

DENN's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 9.32 is considered low.

How is DENN's PE ratio calculated (DENNY'S PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 2, 2025), DENNY'S's share price is $3.82. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.41. Therefore, DENNY'S's PE ratio for today is 9.32. PE RATIO(9.32) = STOCK PRICE($3.82) / TTM EPS($0.41)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.