PZZA

$35.54

Market ClosedAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

Papa John's International, Inc.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$35.54
Potential Downside
54.4%
Whystock Fair Value$16.20
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Fundamentals

SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryRestaurants

Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the Papa Johns trademark in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, N...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.17B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
39.49
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.24
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
518.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.50

Recent News

TheStreet
Mar 16, 2026

Famous credit card company buys pizza using crypto

The history of digital assets is famously topped with pepperoni. On May 22, 2010, a developer named Laszlo Hanyecz made the first commercial Bitcoin transaction by trading 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas. At the time, those coins were worth about $41. Today, as Bitcoin hits record ...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
TheStreet
Mar 16, 2026

Major pizza chain franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Pizza lovers will have a harder time finding their favorite slice, as an economic downturn in the fast-food pizza dining sector has resulted in major chain franchisees closing 100s of restaurant locations and filing for bankruptcy. The nation's largest pizza dining chain, Domino's Pizza, is among ...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 13, 2026

Shake Shack, Papa John's, Bloomin' Brands, Brinker International, and Kura Sushi Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel due to geopolitical conflict, sparking concerns over rising operational costs and a potential decline in consumer spending.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 12, 2026

Papa John’s Weighs Takeover Offer As Valuation And Risks Stay In Focus

Papa John's International is reviewing a renewed proposal from Irth Capital Management to take the company private. The offer is backed by Brookfield Asset Management and a member of the Qatari royal family. The review could affect ownership structure, strategy and outcomes for shareholders, franchisees and employees. For investors watching NasdaqGS:PZZA, this potential take private comes after a period of weaker long term share performance, with the stock down 46.0% over 3 years and 49.9%...

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
TipRanks
Mar 12, 2026

Papa John’s takeover speculation supporting shares, says Stephens

Stephens views the Wall Street Journal’s report of Irth Capital offering $47 per share to take Papa John’s (PZZA) private as “another chapter” in the company’s “acquisition saga.” Takeover speculation has helped support the stock over the past year, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Stephens has an Overweight rating on Papa John’s with a $47 price target The stock in afternoon trading is up 19% to $38.65. Claim 70% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful inves

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.