Denny’s Corp (DENN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Denny’s Corp stock (DENN) is currently trading at $6.25. Denny’s Corp PE ratio is 31.25. Denny’s Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.70. Analyst consensus price target for DENN is $6.12. WallStSmart rates DENN as Sell.
- DENN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- DENN PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- DENN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- DENN stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- DENN fair value vs current price
- DENN insider transactions and insider buying
- Is DENN undervalued or overvalued?
- Denny’s Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DENN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DENN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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DENN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Denny’s Corp (DENN)
DENN trades 360% above its Graham fair value of $1.36, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Denny’s Corp (DENN) · 8 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Denny’s Corp (DENN) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
78.37% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
Denny’s Corp (DENN) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -91.70%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 1.30% annually
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Denny’s Corp (DENN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 38/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.06), Price/Sales (0.70) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.30%, EPS Growth at -91.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 9.44%, Profit Margin at 2.24%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 9.44% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DENN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DENN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.70x sits near its historical average of 0.65x (59th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 58% below its historical high of 1.67x set in Apr 2018, and 604% above its historical low of 0.1x in Oct 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Denny’s Corp (DENN) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › RESTAURANTS
The Big Picture
Denny’s Corp operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 457M with 1% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 7M in free cash flow and 16M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of -12.74 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 2M in cash.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Denny’s Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 416M is significantly higher than cash (2M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Denny’s Corp.
Bottom Line
Denny’s Corp offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Denny’s Corp(DENN)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
RESTAURANTS
USA
Denny's Corporation, through its subsidiary, Denny's, Inc., owns and operates full-service restaurant chains under the Denny's brand. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.