Brinker International (EAT) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Brinker International

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Restaurants

$212.18-7.72(-0.04%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$8.92B

P/E

17.8x

P/S

1.5x

P/B

22.3x

Brinker International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership, development, operation, and franchise of casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates and franchises Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant brands. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 78/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (25/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (14/25).

Profitability20/25

Growth19/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags14/25

Cash & Earnings Quality25/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowHigh ROECash-backed earningsConsistent free cash flow

No red flags in the last 8 quarters.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 17.8x5y range 14.0x – 63.9x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.5x5y range 1.1x – 1.5x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 22.3x5y range 15.7x – 381.6x

Price & Volume

Market Cap $8.92B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $5.93B
Q. Revenue: $1.48B
TTM EBITDA: $873.80M
TTM Op. Income: $653.00M
Q. Op. Income: $151.00M
TTM Net Income: $500.80M
Q. Net Income: $113.30M
EPS: $2.69
Shares Out.: $42.10M

$5.93B in TTM revenue grew 6.1% YoY, reaching $1.48B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $873.80M and TTM operating income of $653.00M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $500.80M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 14.0%
Op. Margin: 10.2%
Net Margin: 7.7%

Op. margin of 10.2% is up 1.5% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 7.7% Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 17.8x
P/S Ratio: 1.5x
P/B Ratio: 22.3x

At 17.8x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.5x and P/B of 22.3x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $2.78B
Cash: $30.70M
Long-Term Debt: $451.00M
Book Value: $399.90M
D/E Ratio: 1.1
Debt/EBITDA: 2.2

With $2.78B in assets and $451.00M in long-term debt, D/E is 1.1and book value is $399.90M — moderate leverage. Over the past year, debt/equity is down 26% — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $169.10M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $601.00M
FCF Margin: 10.1%
FCF / Net Income: 1.2

TTM FCF of $601.00M on $169.10M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.2x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.