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

$222.49-7.73(-0.03%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$8.36B

P/E

17.2x

P/S

1.4x

P/B

18.8x

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

ExcellentMetricSide Score: 82/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (25/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (16/25).

Profitability20/25

Growth21/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags16/25

Cash & Earnings Quality25/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowHigh ROERising earningsCash-backed earnings

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 · 17.2x5y range 8.5x – 23.2x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.4x5y range 0.3x – 1.5x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 18.8x5y range 16.1x – 272.8x

Price & Volume

Market Cap $8.36B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

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

TTM Revenue: $5.81B
Q. Revenue: $1.54B
TTM EBITDA: $838.60M
TTM Op. Income: $619.90M
Q. Op. Income: $167.00M
TTM Net Income: $487.00M
Q. Net Income: $131.10M
EPS: $3.085
Shares Out.: $42.50M

$5.81B in TTM revenue grew 7.9% YoY, reaching $1.54B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $838.60M and TTM operating income of $619.90M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $487.00M 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: 14.5%
Op. Margin: 10.9%
Net Margin: 8.5%

Op. margin of 10.9% is up 1.1% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 8.5% Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

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

P/E Ratio: 17.2x
P/S Ratio: 1.4x
P/B Ratio: 18.8x

At 17.2x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.4x and P/B of 18.8x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 18% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

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

Total Assets: $2.81B
Cash: $110.00M
Long-Term Debt: $419.70M
Book Value: $443.70M
D/E Ratio: 0.9
Debt/EBITDA: 1.9

With $2.81B in assets and $419.70M in long-term debt, D/E is 0.9and book value is $443.70M — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

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

Op. Cash Flow: $217.60M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $557.50M
FCF Margin: 9.6%
FCF / Net Income: 1.1

TTM FCF of $557.50M on $217.60M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.1x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.