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Brinker InternationalFRA:BKJ +0.19%69 Buyback Yield % is 4.27 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:BKJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Restaurants companies, Brinker International ranks better than 91.18% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Brinker International Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Brinker International Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:BKJ vs LKNCY, CAVA, BROS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Brinker International Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.27 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #12 out of 136 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Brinker International's Buyback Yield % too high?
Brinker International's current Buyback Yield % of 4.27 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.83. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #12 out of 136 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brinker International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Buyback Yield % compare to LKNCY and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #12 out of 136 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Brinker International in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. Brinker International's current Buyback Yield % is 4.27, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brinker International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.18, compared to a current price of €159.95 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.27, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.83. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (FRA:BKJ), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.27 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brinker International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €159.95 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €108.18.
GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BKJ:
Buyback Yield %: 4.27 (11% above median its 10-year median of 3.83)
GF Value™: €108.18 vs. price of €159.95 (47.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BKJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brinker International Inc operates casual dining restaurants under the brand's Chili Grill and Bar (Chili's) and Maggiano's Little Italy (Maggiano's). Chili's falls in the Bar and Grill category of casual dining. Its menu features Fresh Mex and Fresh Tex favorites including signature items such as slow-smoked baby back ribs, craft burgers, fajitas, and bottomless chips and salsa paired with tableside guacamole. Maggiano's is an Italian restaurant brand with a full lunch and dinner menu offering chef-prepared, such as appetizers, chicken, seafood, veal and prime steaks, and desserts. The company generates maximum revenue from Chili's segment.
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