BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EAT • US1096411004
140.78 USD
-5.74 (-3.92%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
141 USD
+0.22 (+0.16%)
Pre-Market: 2/24/2026, 8:45:19 AM
Taking everything into account, EAT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EAT was compared to 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. EAT has an average financial health and profitability rating. EAT may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make EAT suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EAT was profitable.
- EAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- EAT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years EAT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- EAT's Return On Assets of 12.18% is amongst the best of the industry. EAT outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- EAT's Return On Equity of 88.25% is amongst the best of the industry. EAT outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EAT (16.80%) is better than 84.13% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EAT is significantly below the industry average of 10.66%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of EAT (7.83%) is better than 65.87% of its industry peers.
- EAT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of EAT (10.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EAT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EAT has a worse Gross Margin (18.43%) than 89.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EAT has grown nicely.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EAT is creating value.
- EAT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- EAT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for EAT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.66 indicates that EAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EAT has a better Altman-Z score (3.66) than 84.13% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EAT is 1.05, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EAT, only 1.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- EAT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. EAT outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- EAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- EAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EAT outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for EAT, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- EAT has a Current 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 has a worse Current ratio (0.36) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that EAT may have some problems paying 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 83.33% 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.
- EAT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 65.25%.
- 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
- EAT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.71% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EAT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.00% on average per year.
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.15, which indicates a correct valuation of EAT.
- 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EAT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- EAT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.34 indicates a reasonable valuation of EAT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EAT is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.75. EAT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EAT is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- 87.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EAT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.94 |
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)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y18.1%
EPS Next 3Y15.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for EAT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
140.78
-5.74 (-3.92%)
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 Change2.22%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change-11.59%
Market Cap6.13B
Revenue(TTM)4.28B
Net Income(TTM)334.72M
Analysts80
Price Target190.85 (35.57%)
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 | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.31 | ||
| P/B | 16.16 | ||
| P/tB | 36.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.94 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY7.07%
EPS(NY)12.41
Fwd EY8.82%
FCF(TTM)10.47
FCFY7.44%
OCF(TTM)16.94
OCFY12.03%
SpS98.17
BVpS8.71
TBVpS3.86
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.38
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 | 3.66 |
F-Score9
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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 Year54.14%
EBIT Next 3Y20.31%
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 14.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.16.
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%.