Denny's [DENN] vs McDonald's [MCD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Denny's
NASDAQ
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McDonald's
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Denny's wins in 6 metrics, McDonald's wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. McDonald's appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Denny's | McDonald's | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.87 | 26.17 | Denny's |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -5.43 | -79.02 | McDonald's |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -12.07 | -20.25 | McDonald's |
| PEG Ratio | 6.03 | 24.22 | Denny's |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.49 | 19.19 | Denny's |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.54% | 32.21% | McDonald's |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 9.06% | 47.65% | McDonald's |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 9.06% | 47.65% | McDonald's |
| Return on Equity | -63.40% | -216.57% | Denny's |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.20% | 13.26% | McDonald's |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $918,000 | $6.67B | McDonald's |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -37.52% | 14.01% | McDonald's |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.40 | 8.36 | Denny's |
| Enterprise Value | $599.59M | $271.98B | McDonald's |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.32 | 10.44 | Denny's |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.68% | 57.90% | McDonald's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $9 | $36 | McDonald's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.30 | $11.67 | McDonald's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.71 | 0.52 | McDonald's |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Denny's vs McDonald's Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny's | 1.40% | 0.83% | -17.12% | -16.74% | -47.84% | -42.11% |
| McDonald's | -0.80% | 0.85% | 4.72% | -2.56% | -0.96% | 4.42% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny's | -37.52% | -63.33% | -66.11% | -70.84% | 52.52% | -33.39% |
| McDonald's | 14.01% | 16.50% | 47.54% | 207.70% | 324.89% | 818.65% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Denny's vs McDonald's
| Metric | DENN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $183.34M | $217.97B |
| Market Cap Category | Micro cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 640,590 | 3,766,550 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 643,997 | 3,823,953 |
| Last Close | $3.63 | $305.45 |
| 52 Week Range | $2.85 - $7.73 | $265.33 - $326.32 |
| % from 52W High | -53.04% | -6.40% |
| All-Time High | $23.88 (Sep 02, 2019) | $326.32 (Mar 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -84.80% | -6.40% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.31% | 0.11% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.48% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.63% | -2.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -12.07 | -20.25 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-0.67 | $-3.87 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.02 | $2.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $29.46M | $9.79B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $694,500 | $5.43B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $5.21 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Denny's vs McDonald's
| Metric | DENN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.87 | 26.17 |
| Forward P/E | 6.03 | 24.22 |
| PEG Ratio | 6.03 | 24.22 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.40 | 8.36 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -5.43 | -79.02 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $183.34M | $217.97B |
| Enterprise Value | $599.59M | $271.98B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.32 | 10.44 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.49 | 19.19 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.71 | 0.52 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-0.67 | $-3.87 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Denny's vs McDonald's
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DENN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $111.64M | $5.96B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $78.38M | $2.62B |
| Gross Profit | $33.26M | $3.34B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $9.12M | $2.65B |
| EBITDA | $13.91M | $3.28B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $620,000 | $2.33B |
| Income Tax | $294,000 | $461.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $326,000 | $1.87B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DENN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.04M | $1.24B |
| Total Current Assets | $31.83M | $4.74B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $86.31M | $4.01B |
| Long-Term Debt | $398.02M | $52.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-36.42M | $-3.45B |
| Retained Earnings | $-2.17M | $67.44B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $415.95M | $58.90B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DENN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $13.83M | $2.32B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $5.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-4.08M | $1.88B |
| Debt Repayment | $-25.51M | $-693.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-952,000 | $-477.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | DENN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.65M | 8.83M |
| Short Ratio | 5.76 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 640,590 | 3,766,550 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 643,997 | 3,823,953 |
| Shares Outstanding | 51.33M | 715.20M |
| Float Shares | 49.70M | 712.45M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.93% | 0.76% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Denny's vs McDonald's
| Metric | DENN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $5.21 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.80% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $5.39 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.57% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $16.16 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 03, 2025 |