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Papa John\'s International Inc (PZZA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/14/2025: PZZA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
14 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $46.7
1 Year Target Price $46.7
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 9 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -3.39% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.54B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.79 | 1Y Target Price 46.7 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.79 | 1Y Target Price 46.7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14 | Beta 1.17 | 52 Weeks Range 29.82 - 58.75 | Updated Date 07/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 29.82 - 58.75 | Updated Date 07/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.76% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.37 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Profitability
Profit Margin 3.78% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.22% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 12.8% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.79 | Forward PE 26.88 | Enterprise Value 2479604213 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74 |
Enterprise Value 2479604213 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.43 | Shares Outstanding 32738400 | Shares Floating 32409086 |
Shares Outstanding 32738400 | Shares Floating 32409086 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.25 | Percent Institutions 118.59 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Papa John's International Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Papa John's International Inc. was founded in 1984 by John Schnatter in Jeffersonville, Indiana. It quickly expanded through franchising and became one of the largest pizza chains globally. Schnatter later resigned as CEO after controversial remarks, leading to a period of restructuring and rebranding.
Core Business Areas
- Franchising: Papa John's licenses its brand, operating system, and recipes to franchisees who operate their own restaurants. This is a significant source of revenue through royalties and fees.
- Company-Owned Restaurants: Papa John's directly owns and operates a number of restaurants. These generate revenue through direct sales of pizza and related products.
- Commissary: Papa John's operates commissary facilities that supply dough, ingredients, and equipment to both franchised and company-owned restaurants, generating revenue through product sales.
Leadership and Structure
The current CEO is Rob Lynch. The organizational structure is a typical corporate hierarchy, with regional and functional divisions overseeing operations, marketing, finance, and development.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pizza: Papa John's core product is pizza, offered in a variety of crusts, toppings, and sizes. Its revenue from Pizza is a significant percentage of its business, Domino's Pizza and Pizza Hut are its main competitors. Market share in the US is around 6.6%
- Sides and Desserts: Papa John's offers sides like breadsticks, cheese sticks, wings, and desserts like cookies and brownies. These products enhance the customer experience and provide additional revenue streams. Domino's Pizza and Pizza Hut offer similar options.
- Beverages: Papa John's sells a variety of beverages, including soft drinks and bottled water, further increasing revenue per order. Competitors offer comparable beverage selections.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The pizza industry is highly competitive, with a mix of large national chains, regional players, and independent pizzerias. Trends include online ordering, delivery services, and customization options.
Positioning
Papa John's positions itself as a premium pizza brand focused on quality ingredients and customer service. It competes primarily with Domino's and Pizza Hut. It is positioned below the two other competitors in terms of TAM.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global pizza market is estimated to be worth over $160 billion. Papa John's aims to capture a larger share through innovation in its menu, technology, and marketing strategies.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Established franchise network
- Focus on quality ingredients
- Growing digital ordering platform
- Good Brand Awareness and Customer loyalty
Weaknesses
- Past controversies and reputational damage
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Dependence on franchise operations
- Inconsistent store performance
- High debt level
Opportunities
- International expansion
- Menu innovation and new product offerings
- Leveraging technology for improved customer experience
- Partnerships with third-party delivery services
- Increase market share by offering healthier alternatives
Threats
- Intense competition from other pizza chains
- Rising ingredient and labor costs
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Health concerns related to fast food
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DPZ
- YUM
Competitive Landscape
Papa John's faces strong competition from Domino's and Pizza Hut, which have larger market shares and established brands. Papa John's competes by focusing on quality ingredients and customer experience, but must overcome past reputation issues.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Papa John's experienced significant growth in the past decades. However, the company has faced challenges in recent years due to increased competition and brand reputation issues.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be moderate, with a focus on international expansion, digital innovation, and franchise development. Analyst estimates are not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include rebranding efforts, new menu items, partnerships with delivery services, and investments in technology.
Summary
Papa John's is facing challenges in its competitive environment. It is working well on its new products, tech and partnership strategy. It needs to improve its past controversies to compete with rivals. Its innovation strategy to create a more diversified portfolio to have a stronger foothold. However, its growth and market share could increase more rapidly with improved reputation.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC), Industry Reports, Market Research Data
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Papa John's International Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Louisville, KY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-06-08 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Todd Allan Penegor | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Restaurants | Full time employees 11400 | Website https://www.papajohns.com |
Full time employees 11400 | Website https://www.papajohns.com | ||
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, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, and International. The company also operates dine-in and delivery restaurants under the Papa Johns trademark internationally. It offers pizza and other food and beverage products. In addition, the company supplies pizza sauce, dough, food products, paper products, smallware, and cleaning supplies to restaurants. Papa John's International, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
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