DENN DENNY'S PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- Consumer Cyclical
- NASDAQ: DENN
- PE Ratio
As of Nov 5, 2025, the DENNY'S stock's PE ratio is 30.85. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.2 and stock price of $6.17. The PE ratio has grown by 88% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.5.
DENN PE ratio history
The PE ratio of DENNY'S has averaged 26.28 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 30.85 is 17% higher 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 26.85 | 104.03% | $5.37 | $0.2 |
| Jun 2025 | 13.16 | 14.63% | $4.08 | $0.31 |
| Mar 2025 | 11.48 | -19.83% | $3.79 | $0.33 |
| 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 |
DENN Price vs fair value
DENN average PE ratio chart
DENN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
DENNY'S's price to earnings (P/E) of 30.85 is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 19.04, DENNY'S's price to earnings (P/E) is 62% higher.
DENN PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer DAVE, DENN's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than TXRH's and EAT's. DENNY'S's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 15.05.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BH Biglari Holdings Inc | 2.52 | $840.53M |
| DIN Dine Brands Global Inc | 8.47 | $390.63M |
| EAT Brinker International Inc | 10.36 | $4.6B |
| CAKE Cheesecake Factory Inc | 14.09 | $2.4B |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | 15.83 | $733.31M |
| DAVE Dave Inc | 22.29 | $3.32B |
| TXRH Texas Roadhouse Inc | 25.2 | $11.03B |
| BJRI BJs RESTAURANTS INC | 28.86 | $791.82M |
| DENN DENNY'S Corp | 30.83 | $317.49M |
| RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc | N/A | $87.58M |
Frequently asked questions
What is DENNY'S's PE ratio?
DENN's price to earnings ratio is 30.85 as of Nov 5, 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 17.41.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for DENNY'S (DENN)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for DENN stock is 25.65.
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 17% above its 10-year historical average.
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 (Nov 5, 2025), DENNY'S's share price is $6.17. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $0.2. Therefore, DENNY'S's PE ratio for today is 30.85. PE RATIO(30.85) = STOCK PRICE($6.17) / TTM EPS($0.2)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.