DENN
Dennys Corp
NASDAQ: DENN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$6.25
+0.00% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$321.87M
P/E ratio
31.25
P/S ratio
0.70x
EPS (TTM)
$0.20
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$3 – $6
Volume
3.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
41
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D5.5
Quality
C+5.0
Profitability
C+4.7
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.1
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$6.12
-2.08%
12-Month target
$4.80
-23.20%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$5.53
Margin of safety
-13.02%
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $6.71M — positive
+ Debt/equity -12.74x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 1.08 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 2.24%
- 13.02% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $398.17M | $456.43M | $463.92M | $452.33M | $457.21M |
| Net income | $78.07M | $74.71M | $19.95M | $21.57M | $632000.00 |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.20 |
| Free cash flow | $68.82M | $27.61M | $62.15M | $918000.00 | $6.71M |
| Profit margin | 19.61% | 16.37% | 4.30% | 4.77% | 2.24% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | VONDRASEK, MARK R | Sale | 24,775 | — |
| 2026-01-16 | VONDRASEK, MARK R | Sale | 13,922 | — |
| 2026-01-16 | VONDRASEK, MARK R | Buy | 38,697 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Dennys Corp trades at $6.25. representing a P/E of 31.25x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 41/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.08, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $457.21M. with profit margins at 2.24%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $5.53.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dennys Corp's stock price?
Dennys Corp (DENN) trades at $6.25, on a P/E of 31.3x and a P/S of 0.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Dennys Corp overvalued?
Dennys Corp carries a Smart Value Score of 41/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $5.53 against the $6.25 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Dennys Corp's growth. The Sell rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Dennys Corp (DENN)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $6.12, about 2.1% below the current $6.25. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Dennys Corp (DENN)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $5.53, a -13.0% margin of safety versus today's $6.25. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Dennys Corp's revenue?
Dennys Corp's trailing twelve-month revenue is $457.21M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Dennys Corp's Altman Z-Score is 1.08, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.70x
ROE—
Beta1.37
50D MA$6.20
200D MA$4.86
Shares out0.05B
Float0.05B
Short ratio—
Avg volume3.5M
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