(EAT) Brinker International - Ratings and Ratios
CasualDining, ItalianFood, AmericanFood, Wings
EAT EPS (Earnings per Share)
EAT Revenue
Description: EAT Brinker International July 25, 2025
Brinker International Inc (NYSE:EAT) is a leading casual dining restaurant company that owns, develops, operates, and franchises restaurants globally, primarily through its Chilis Grill & Bar and Maggianos Little Italy brands, as well as virtual brands like Its Just Wings. With a history dating back to 1975, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
To evaluate the companys performance, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as same-store sales (SSS) growth, which is a critical metric for the restaurant industry. A positive SSS growth indicates that the companys existing restaurants are generating more revenue, a sign of a healthy business. We can also examine the companys revenue diversification across its brands, geographic locations, and channels (e.g., dine-in, takeout, delivery). Additionally, metrics like average unit volume (AUV) and restaurant margin can provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and profitability.
From a valuation perspective, we can analyze the companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which is currently at 23.19, and compare it to its peers and the industry average. The forward P/E ratio of 17.27 suggests that the companys earnings are expected to grow. Return on equity (RoE) is another important metric, and Brinker Internationals RoE of 301.31 indicates a high return on shareholders equity. However, this value appears unusually high and may warrant further investigation.
To further assess the companys prospects, we can examine its growth strategy, including its plans for expansion, menu innovation, and digital transformation. The companys ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences, such as the shift towards online ordering and delivery, will be crucial to its success. By analyzing these factors, we can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Brinker Internationals strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
EAT Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 5,657m |
| Sub-Industry | Restaurants |
| IPO / Inception | 1989-07-28 |
EAT Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 57.9% |
| Fundamental | 78.5% |
| Dividend Rating | 17.8% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -12.6% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.45 of 5 |
EAT Dividends
Currently no dividends paidEAT Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -85.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 24% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 46.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 54.86% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 1.28 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 5.47 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.17 |
| Alpha | -13.33 |
| Beta | 1.383 |
| Volatility | 53.82% |
| Current Volume | 2676.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1213.4k |
| Stop Loss | 102.3 (-5.4%) |
| Signal | -1.07 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (383.1m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 323.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.15 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 6.84pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -8.70% (prev -8.79%; Δ 0.09pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.25 (>3.0%) and CFO 679.0m > Net Income 383.1m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (1.67b) to EBITDA (719.7m) ratio: 2.33 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.31 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (46.5m) change vs 12m ago 0.43% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 14.41% (prev 12.22%; Δ 2.18pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 204.3% (prev 170.3%; Δ 34.00pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 9.66 (EBITDA TTM 719.7m / Interest Expense TTM 53.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.47
| (A) -0.17 = (Total Current Assets 207.0m - Total Current Liabilities 675.6m) / Total Assets 2.68b |
| (B) 0.07 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 186.5m / Total Assets 2.68b |
| (C) 0.19 = EBIT TTM 513.1m / Avg Total Assets 2.64b |
| (D) 0.08 = Book Value of Equity 186.1m / Total Liabilities 2.31b |
| Total Rating: 0.47 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 78.48
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.64% = 2.82 |
| 3. FCF Margin 7.68% = 1.92 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 4.57 = -2.41 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.33 = -0.63 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 49.89)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 198.0% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 91.99% = 6.90 |
| 9. EPS Trend 77.64% = 3.88 |
What is the price of EAT shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -14.47%, over one month by -18.71%, over three months by -34.84% and over the past year by +3.68%.
Is Brinker International a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of EAT is around 106.77 USD . This means that EAT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.22%.
Is EAT a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 15
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the EAT price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 172.7 | 59.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 172.7 | 59.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 119.2 | 10.3% |
EAT Fundamental Data Overview October 27, 2025
P/E Trailing = 15.2833
P/E Forward = 12.3916
P/S = 1.0506
P/B = 15.3254
P/EG = 1.11
Beta = 1.383
Revenue TTM = 5.38b USD
EBIT TTM = 513.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 719.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 346.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 132.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.69b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 1.67b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 7.33b USD (5.66b + Debt 1.69b - CCE 18.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 9.66 (Ebit TTM 513.1m / Interest Expense TTM 53.1m)
FCF Yield = 5.64% (FCF TTM 413.7m / Enterprise Value 7.33b)
FCF Margin = 7.68% (FCF TTM 413.7m / Revenue TTM 5.38b)
Net Margin = 7.12% (Net Income TTM 383.1m / Revenue TTM 5.38b)
Gross Margin = 14.41% ((Revenue TTM 5.38b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.61b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = -49.83% (prev 75.22%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.74 (Enterprise Value 7.33b / Total Assets 2.68b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.64% (Interest Expense 10.9m / Debt 1.69b)
Taxrate = 19.06% (25.2m / 132.2m)
NOPAT = 415.3m (EBIT 513.1m * (1 - 19.06%))
Current Ratio = 0.31 (Total Current Assets 207.0m / Total Current Liabilities 675.6m)
Debt / Equity = 4.57 (Debt 1.69b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 370.9m)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.33 (Net Debt 1.67b / EBITDA 719.7m)
Debt / FCF = 4.05 (Net Debt 1.67b / FCF TTM 413.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 193.5m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 14.30% (Net Income 383.1m / Total Assets 2.68b)
RoE = 198.0% (Net Income TTM 383.1m / Total Stockholder Equity 193.5m)
RoCE = 95.10% (EBIT 513.1m / Capital Employed (Equity 193.5m + L.T.Debt 346.0m))
RoIC = 58.56% (NOPAT 415.3m / Invested Capital 709.2m)
WACC = 8.67% (E(5.66b)/V(7.35b) * Re(11.11%) + D(1.69b)/V(7.35b) * Rd(0.64%) * (1-Tc(0.19)))
Discount Rate = 11.11% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 1.77%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 72.12% ; FCFE base≈337.4m ; Y1≈416.3m ; Y5≈710.2m
Fair Price DCF = 166.2 (DCF Value 7.38b / Shares Outstanding 44.4m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 77.64 | EPS CAGR: 226.0% | SUE: 0.06 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 91.99 | Revenue CAGR: 16.72% | SUE: 0.51 | # QB: 0
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