Brinker International EAT
United StatesConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsUSD
262.59 USD (+41.7%)
22 analysts
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Brinker International operates and franchises casual dining restaurant chains in the United States and other countries, primarily Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, generating revenue from company-owned restaurant sales and franchise royalties.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.6
- ✓Strong growth7.0
- ✕Little or no dividend1.5
- ✕Fragile balance sheet4.8
- !Risks to watch5.1
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe combination of high return on capital, double-digit growth, and reasonable multiples offsets the weak liquidity and lack of dividend.
Brinker shows sound financial health (Net Debt/EBITDA of 1.95) and exceptional quality (ROIC of 29.77%, ROE of 119.57%), with earnings growth of 29.40% and a reasonable valuation (forward P/E of 12.73), although its liquidity is weak (0.46) and it pays no dividend.
The main risk is its weak short-term balance sheet (current ratio of 0.46), which could limit its financial flexibility in the face of a consumer slowdown in the restaurant sector.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors. The casual dining business does not depend on commodities or shipping routes, and its moderate leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 1.95) limits the impact of interest rates.
Is Brinker International stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Consumer Cyclical median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 17.0 | 17.8 | −4% |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.1 | 11.2 | −1% |
| Price / book | 17.6 | 2.9 | +514% |
| Price / sales | 1.3 | 1.3 | +6% |
Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.9 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).
Average analyst target: 262.59 USD, +41.7% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical medianValuation
- P/E
- 17.0
- Forward P/E
- 12.7
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.1
- Price / book
- 17.6
- Price / sales
- 1.3
- PEG
- 1.70
- Market cap
- 7.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 9.4B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 119.6%
- ROA
- 14.3%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 29.8%
- Gross margin
- 18.6%
- Operating margin
- 11.3%
- Net margin
- 8.4%
- Free cash flow
- 367.6M USD
- FCF yield
- 4.7%
- Cash conversion
- 43%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.8B USD
- Net debt
- 1.6B USD
- Cash
- 110.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 846.2M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.95
- Debt / equity
- 395.76
- Current ratio
- 0.46
- Quick ratio
- 0.28
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +5.1%
- Earnings growth
- +29.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- 10.87 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 14.55 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.26
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (22)
- Target price
- 262.59 USD
- 52-week range
- 100.30 – 254.99
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Is Brinker International stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Consumer Cyclical median (within 15%). Valuation score: 6.9 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 262.59 USD, +41.7% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Brinker International get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.2 out of 10, rank 800 of 2,130 (better than 60% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.6) and its weakest, Dividend (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Brinker International's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 17.0: the share price equals 17.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Cyclical median is 17.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 12.7.
How much is Brinker International worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 7.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 9.4B USD.
How much debt does Brinker International have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.6B USD. That is 1.95 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.
Does Brinker International pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has Brinker International stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 48.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 100.30 and 254.99 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Brinker International?
22 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 262.59 USD (+41.7% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.