Denny`s Profit Margin

Denny`s (DENN) currently reports a profit margin of 2.24% as of September 2025. That compares with 3.9% in the prior-year period — down 42.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.48%. Use the charts on this page to explore Denny`s's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Denny`s's profit margin decreased from 3.9% to 2.24% — a 42.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2025). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Denny`s's profit margin of 2.24% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.48%. That is roughly 84.6% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Denny`s's current 2.24% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.48%) and against DENN's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.24%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.48%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Denny`s, and consider following DENN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.