BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EAT • US1096411004
137.57 USD
+2.76 (+2.05%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
137.46 USD
-0.11 (-0.08%)
Pre-Market: 3/10/2026, 4:00:52 AM
This EAT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall EAT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated EAT against 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. EAT has an average financial health and profitability rating. EAT scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes EAT very considerable for value investing!
1. EAT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- EAT had positive earnings in the past year.
- EAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years EAT 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years EAT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.18%, EAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- EAT's Return On Equity of 88.25% is amongst the best of the industry. EAT outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
- EAT has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.80%) than 84.92% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EAT is significantly below the industry average of 10.49%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (2.53%) for EAT is below the current ROIC(16.80%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 69.05% 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EAT has declined.
- 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. EAT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EAT is creating value.
- EAT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- EAT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EAT has an Altman-Z score of 3.63. This indicates that EAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- EAT has a better Altman-Z score (3.63) than 83.33% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EAT (1.05) is better than 88.89% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of EAT (1.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Although EAT's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. 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 | 3.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.36 indicates that EAT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- EAT has a worse Current ratio (0.36) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- 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 84.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 |
3. EAT Growth Analysis
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 Y21.41%
EPS Next 2Y18.22%
EPS Next 3Y15.07%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. EAT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.83, which indicates a correct valuation of EAT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EAT is valued a bit cheaper than 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say EAT is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.06, the valuation of EAT can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EAT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- EAT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EAT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EAT is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EAT indicates a rather cheap valuation: EAT is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EAT's 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 15.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y18.22%
EPS Next 3Y15.07%
5. EAT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for EAT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
EAT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
137.57
+2.76 (+2.05%)
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 Owners114.61%
Inst Owner Change2.24%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change-6.89%
Market Cap5.99B
Revenue(TTM)4.28B
Net Income(TTM)334.72M
Analysts80
Price Target190.85 (38.73%)
Short Float %9.35%
Short Ratio3.27
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)0%
PT rev (3m)16.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.12 | ||
| P/B | 15.8 | ||
| P/tB | 35.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.73 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY7.23%
EPS(NY)12.44
Fwd EY9.04%
FCF(TTM)10.47
FCFY7.61%
OCF(TTM)16.94
OCFY12.31%
SpS98.17
BVpS8.71
TBVpS3.86
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)0.37
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 | 3.63 |
F-Score9
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC1.91
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 Y21.41%
EPS Next 2Y18.22%
EPS Next 3Y15.07%
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 6 / 10 to EAT.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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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 13.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.8.
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%.