BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EAT • US1096411004
148.2 USD
-3.43 (-2.26%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
144.33 USD
-3.87 (-2.61%)
Pre-Market: 3/2/2026, 7:00:16 AM
Taking everything into account, EAT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EAT was compared to 125 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. EAT has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on EAT. These ratings could make EAT a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- EAT had positive earnings in the past year.
- EAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- EAT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- EAT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EAT (12.18%) is better than 87.20% of its industry peers.
- EAT's Return On Equity of 88.25% is amongst the best of the industry. EAT outperforms 94.40% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EAT (16.80%) is better than 84.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EAT is significantly below the industry average of 10.88%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.80%) for EAT is above the 3 year average (2.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.18% | ||
| ROE | 88.25% | ||
| ROIC | 16.8% |
ROA(3y)-1.3%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)-2.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)5.11%
1.3 Margins
- EAT has a better Profit Margin (7.83%) than 66.40% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EAT has declined.
- The Operating Margin of EAT (10.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EAT has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 18.43%, EAT is not doing good in the industry: 89.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- EAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.83% | ||
| GM | 18.43% |
OM growth 3Y-19.63%
OM growth 5Y-6.14%
PM growth 3Y-69.61%
PM growth 5Y-35.75%
GM growth 3Y25.02%
GM growth 5Y10.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- EAT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EAT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EAT has less shares outstanding
- EAT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.74 indicates that EAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EAT's Altman-Z score of 3.74 is amongst the best of the industry. EAT outperforms 83.20% of its industry peers.
- EAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.05. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.05, EAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- EAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.19, EAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although EAT does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.36 indicates that EAT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.36, EAT is doing worse than 87.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- EAT has a Quick Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that EAT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- EAT's Quick ratio of 0.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EAT is outperformed by 84.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 50.76% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, EAT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 37.36% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 65.25% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue for EAT have been decreasing by -63.21% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.76%
EPS 3Y41.82%
EPS 5Y37.36%
EPS Q2Q%2.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)65.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-82.4%
Revenue growth 5Y-63.21%
Sales Q2Q%6.92%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.19%
EPS Next 2Y18.1%
EPS Next 3Y15.05%
EPS Next 5Y14.71%
Revenue Next Year8.33%
Revenue Next 2Y6.89%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.89, the valuation of EAT can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EAT is valued a bit cheaper than 77.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. EAT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.94, the valuation of EAT can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EAT is valued cheaper than 82.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.05), we can say EAT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EAT is cheaper than 60.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EAT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of EAT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EAT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y18.1%
EPS Next 3Y15.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for EAT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
148.2
-3.43 (-2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/bmo
Inst Owners112.29%
Inst Owner Change2.2%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change-9.13%
Market Cap6.45B
Revenue(TTM)4.28B
Net Income(TTM)334.72M
Analysts80
Price Target190.85 (28.78%)
Short Float %9.8%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.97%
Min EPS beat(2)7.76%
Max EPS beat(2)8.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.87%
Min EPS beat(4)0.67%
Max EPS beat(4)8.18%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.58%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)41.88%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)33.8%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.58%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.1%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.09%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.92%
PT rev (1m)9.52%
PT rev (3m)18.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.75 | ||
| P/B | 17.02 | ||
| P/tB | 38.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.43 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY6.71%
EPS(NY)12.41
Fwd EY8.38%
FCF(TTM)10.47
FCFY7.06%
OCF(TTM)16.94
OCFY11.43%
SpS98.17
BVpS8.71
TBVpS3.86
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.4
Graham Number44.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.18% | ||
| ROE | 88.25% | ||
| ROCE | 21.27% | ||
| ROIC | 16.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.85% | ||
| OM | 10.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.83% | ||
| GM | 18.43% | ||
| FCFM | 10.66% |
ROA(3y)-1.3%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)-2.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)5.11%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.21%
ROCE(5y)6.47%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-19.63%
OM growth 5Y-6.14%
PM growth 3Y-69.61%
PM growth 5Y-35.75%
GM growth 3Y25.02%
GM growth 5Y10.82%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 127.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.74 |
F-Score9
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)14.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.76%
EPS 3Y41.82%
EPS 5Y37.36%
EPS Q2Q%2.5%
EPS Next Y21.19%
EPS Next 2Y18.1%
EPS Next 3Y15.05%
EPS Next 5Y14.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)65.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-82.4%
Revenue growth 5Y-63.21%
Sales Q2Q%6.92%
Revenue Next Year8.33%
Revenue Next 2Y6.89%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
EBIT growth 1Y66.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-85.85%
EBIT growth 5Y-65.47%
EBIT Next Year55.95%
EBIT Next 3Y20.76%
EBIT Next 5Y16.3%
FCF growth 1Y185.83%
FCF growth 3Y-71.42%
FCF growth 5Y-55.77%
OCF growth 1Y117.87%
OCF growth 3Y-77.72%
OCF growth 5Y-59.15%
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC / EAT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EAT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EAT.
Can you provide the valuation status for BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC?
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) is 14.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 17.02.
How sustainable is the dividend of BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) stock?
The dividend rating of BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.