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Papa Johns International Inc (PZZA)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Papa Johns International Inc (PZZA) scores 2.6/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #179 of 194 Consumer Discretionary stocks.

Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants

S&P SmallCap 600

$19.79

Scores poorly across most models. Proceed with caution.

Avoid

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#179out of 194 in Consumer Discretionary

Is PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC a Good Investment in 2026?

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC (PZZA) scores 2.6 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Avoid rating. The Piotroski model rates PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC as Attractive (5/9). The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC ranks #179 out of 194 stocks in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E21.4ROE-6.9Market Cap653.8MDiv Yield5.5

Valuation

Trades at 21x earnings — near sector median of 19x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Price vs intrinsic value

Lynch

Neutral

High PEG — growth premium · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Earnings yield 5.0% · ROC 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC (PZZA) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Papa Johns International Inc (PZZA) scores 2.6/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #179 of 194 Consumer Discretionary stocks. That score is below average, suggesting caution. Trades at 21x earnings — near sector median of 19x.
What is PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC's Piotroski F-Score?
PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is PZZA overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for PZZA. Trades at 21x earnings — near sector median of 19x.
How does PZZA compare to other Consumer Discretionary stocks?
PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC ranks #179 out of 194 stocks in the Consumer Discretionary sector, placing it in the top 92% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about PZZA?
AlphaStocks evaluates PZZA using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 2.6/10.

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