Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 15.6x · EV/EBITDA 10.6x · ROE N/A. (2013–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.3B | $9.1B | $8.5B | $6.2B | $6.7B | $7.6B | $6.2B | $6.2B | $4.7B | $2.7B | $870M |
| Enterprise Value | $5.8B | $11.6B | $10.8B | $8.3B | $8.6B | $9.0B | $7.7B | $7.7B | $5.6B | $3.3B | $1.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.65 | 41.40 | 49.44 | 45.06 | 66.78 | 177.61 | — | 52.96 | 53.62 | 82.45 | 40.20 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.46 | 6.86 | 7.18 | 5.80 | 7.11 | 12.95 | 15.33 | 9.07 | 8.21 | 6.36 | 2.30 |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 12.79 | 35.65 | 44.94 | 32.01 | 47.54 | 56.20 | — | 66.78 | 48.08 | 29.31 | 9.32 |
| P/OCF | 7.78 | 21.70 | 24.68 | 18.83 | 27.73 | 40.15 | 200.20 | 30.56 | 25.49 | 20.87 | 8.00 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 8.79 | 9.11 | 7.75 | 9.17 | 15.35 | 19.01 | 11.13 | 9.75 | 7.73 | 4.07 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.56 | 21.14 | 22.22 | 19.67 | 24.27 | 43.69 | 68.06 | 27.61 | 25.42 | 18.51 | 10.43 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.73 | 28.08 | 31.05 | 28.25 | 34.36 | 67.65 | 114.37 | 32.76 | 30.59 | 7.16 | 13.15 |
| EV / FCF | — | 45.68 | 57.03 | 42.76 | 61.31 | 66.62 | — | 81.99 | 57.10 | 35.64 | 16.47 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 82.6% | 82.6% | 52.0% | 52.0% | 50.6% | 53.8% | 45.9% | 52.0% | 51.1% | 55.8% | 51.8% |
| Operating Margin | 29.8% | 29.8% | 27.4% | 25.5% | 24.6% | 24.4% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 32.1% | 34.3% | 30.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.5% | 16.5% | 14.6% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 7.3% | -3.7% | 17.1% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROA | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| ROIC | 14.3% | 14.3% | 12.0% | 11.1% | 13.9% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 28.8% | 28.9% | 24.4% | 19.1% |
| ROCE | 14.2% | 14.2% | 11.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 3.6% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 15.5% | 14.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.32 | 5.60 | 6.61 | 9.48 | 17.05 | 6.69 | 5.34 | 3.92 | 4.81 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.64 | 4.64 | 4.71 | 4.95 | 5.45 | 6.84 | 13.18 | 5.12 | 4.02 | 3.29 | 4.53 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 10.03 | 12.09 | 10.76 | 13.78 | 10.42 | — | 15.20 | 9.03 | 6.33 | 7.16 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.83 | 3.83 | 3.47 | 3.40 | 2.82 | 1.64 | 0.82 | 3.85 | 3.60 | 13.17 | 4.32 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.08 | 1.88 | 2.27 | 3.75 | 5.07 | 3.71 | 2.96 | 1.58 | 1.10 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.06 | 1.86 | 2.25 | 3.74 | 5.06 | 3.71 | 2.92 | 1.56 | 1.07 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 1.68 | 3.09 | 3.93 | 3.00 | 2.20 | 1.01 | 0.49 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 0.38 |
| Inventory Turnover | 30.38 | 30.38 | 92.20 | 109.84 | 87.87 | 234.76 | 465.13 | 377.09 | 54.72 | 70.55 | 101.24 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 29.63 | 29.82 | 19.17 | 25.98 | 27.64 | 34.70 | 27.79 | 37.16 | 48.22 | 40.88 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 34.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.8% | — | 6.5% | 10.5% | 40.2% | 1408.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | — | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| FCF Yield | 7.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% | — | 1.5% | 2.1% | 3.4% | 10.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 15.4% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 15.4% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 35.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $84M | $86M | $85M | $85M | $84M | $80M | $84M | $88M | $79M | $43M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLNT stock.
Planet Fitness, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 15.6x. The historical average is 64.0x.
Planet Fitness, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 26.4x.
Based on historical data, Planet Fitness, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 15.6x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Planet Fitness, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.04% with a payout ratio of 0.7%.
Planet Fitness, Inc. has 82.6% gross margin and 29.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Planet Fitness, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Revenue mix volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Mix Shift Distorts Trends
Gross margin swung from 38.9% in 2026Q1 to 82.3% in 2026Q2, a 43.4-point jump per latest filings, while operating margin held near 30%, suggesting a revenue mix change rather than core cost improvement.
The dramatic gross margin volatility, with prior quarters ranging 38-54%, indicates that reported profitability is heavily influenced by revenue composition, likely from franchise versus corporate store sales. Operating margin stability around 28-34% over the past year suggests the underlying business model maintains consistent pricing power, but investors should monitor whether the 82.3% gross margin is sustainable or a one-off. Net margin expansion to 18.4% in 2026Q2, up from 13.8% in 2024Q4, reflects operating leverage and lower interest costs, but the quality of earnings hinges on the durability of the margin mix.
ROIC Inflection Points to Efficiency
ROIC jumped to 12.0% in 2026Q2 from a 2.5-3.9% range in prior quarters, per reported figures, suggesting a step-change in capital efficiency, though the sustainability of this level warrants scrutiny given the gross margin anomaly.
The sharp ROIC increase, from 2.5% in 2024Q1 to 12.0% in 2026Q2, appears driven by both margin expansion and improved asset turnover, as asset turnover remained low at 0.12x. This suggests that the return improvement is primarily margin-driven, not from more efficient use of the asset base. Given the negative equity position, ROE is not reported, but ROIC provides a clearer picture of operating performance. Investors should assess whether the 12.0% ROIC is a new norm or a temporary spike tied to the 82.3% gross margin quarter.
Working Capital Turns Negative CCC
Cash conversion cycle turned negative to -26 days in 2026Q2, from +13 days in 2026Q1, as DPO surged to 60 days, indicating Planet Fitness is increasingly using supplier financing, per quarterly data.
The negative CCC, driven by a DPO of 60 days versus DSO of 24 days and DIO of 10 days, suggests the company is effectively funding operations with suppliers' money, a sign of negotiating power. However, the volatility in CCC, ranging from -26 to +13 days over the past two quarters, reflects lumpy working capital items, possibly from franchise-related receivables and payables. Asset turnover remains low at 0.12x, typical for a capital-intensive fitness model, but the negative CCC partially offsets the need for external capital.
Leverage Elevated but Coverage Stable
Debt/EBITDA improved to 2.69x in 2026Q2 from 20.70x in 2026Q1, per reported figures, while interest coverage held near 3.9x, indicating a significant deleveraging event or EBITDA spike, but absolute debt remains high.
The dramatic drop in D/EBITDA from 20.70x to 2.69x is likely due to a surge in EBITDA from the 82.3% gross margin quarter, not a reduction in debt, as total debt was reported at $2.9B. Interest coverage of 3.88x is adequate but not robust, suggesting the company can service its debt but has limited cushion for a downturn. The negative equity position, deepened by over $1B in buybacks, masks the true leverage, and investors should focus on D/EBITDA and interest coverage rather than D/E. Refinancing risk appears manageable given the coverage ratio, but the volatility in EBITDA raises concerns about covenant headroom.
Liquidity Cushion Thins Slightly
Current ratio fell to 1.58 in 2026Q2 from 2.11 in 2025Q4, per balance sheet data, while quick ratio of 1.56 indicates minimal inventory dependence, but the decline suggests tighter short-term liquidity.
The current ratio remains above 1.5, providing a reasonable buffer, but the downward trend from 2.11 to 1.58 over two quarters warrants monitoring. The quick ratio of 1.56 is nearly identical to the current ratio, confirming that inventory is not a significant liquidity factor, consistent with a service-based fitness model. Cash of $298M provides a cushion, but the company's aggressive buyback program and capital expenditures may strain liquidity if cash flows weaken. The negative working capital trend, if continued, could pressure the company's ability to meet short-term obligations without drawing on credit lines.
Misapplied ROIC in Franchise Model
ROIC is commonly misapplied to Planet Fitness because its franchise-heavy model generates significant off-balance-sheet value, and the reported ROIC of 12.0% may understate true returns, per reported figures.
Planet Fitness's business model relies heavily on franchising, where corporate stores and franchise royalties create different capital intensities. The reported ROIC of 12.0% in 2026Q2, while improved, may not capture the full economic return from franchise growth, as franchisees' capital is not on the balance sheet. A more appropriate metric would be cash-on-cash returns on corporate investments or system-wide EBITDA, which better reflect the franchise network's profitability. Investors should adjust ROIC to include franchise-related income streams or use EV/EBITDA, which at 11.56x appears reasonable, to avoid overstating or understating the company's capital efficiency.