DENN
Dennys Corp
NASDAQ: DENN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$6.25
+0.00% today
Updated 2026-04-30
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+6.0
Valuation
B4/9
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)
$7.37
Margin of safety
+15.20%
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $6.71M — positive
+ 15.20% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity -12.74x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 1.08 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 2.24%
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 $7.37.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dennys Corp's stock price?
Dennys Corp (DENN) trades at $6.25.
Is Dennys Corp overvalued?
Smart Value Score 41/100 (Grade D, Sell). DCF value $7.37.
What is the price target of Dennys Corp (DENN)?
The analyst target price is $6.12, representing -2.1% downside from the current price of $6.25.
What is the intrinsic value of Dennys Corp (DENN)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $7.37, a +15.2% margin of safety versus $6.25.
What is Dennys Corp's revenue?
TTM revenue is $457.21M.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.08 — distress.
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
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Avg volume3.5M
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