EAT (Brinker International) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.42 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 192% Above Median

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EAT Brinker International Inc EAT
78 GF Score
Price $245.21
GF Value $129.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Brinker International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Brinker International EAT -0.28% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.42 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates EAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Restaurants companies, Brinker International ranks worse than 87.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Brinker International's current share price is $245.205. Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $101.34. Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EAT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.83   Max: 2.43
Current: 2.43

During the past years, Brinker International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.43. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.83.

EAT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
87.17% of 265 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.68 vs EAT: 2.43

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Brinker International's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $33.038. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $101.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Brinker International  (NYSE:EAT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Brinker International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Brinker International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Brinker International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Brinker International Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 0.30 0.45 0.83 1.90

Brinker International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.61 1.90 1.31 1.46 1.41

EAT vs BROS, CAVA, LKNCY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Brinker International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=245.205/101.34
=2.42

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Brinker International's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=33.038/330.2130*330.2130
=33.038

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Brinker International Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 15.682 241.018 21.486
201609 13.648 241.428 18.667
201612 15.274 241.432 20.891
201703 16.375 243.801 22.179
201706 16.463 244.955 22.193
201709 15.183 246.819 20.313
201712 16.341 246.524 21.888
201803 17.663 249.554 23.372
201806 18.741 251.989 24.559
201809 18.341 252.439 23.992
201812 20.379 251.233 26.786
201903 22.029 254.202 28.616
201906 21.665 256.143 27.930
201909 20.630 256.759 26.532
201912 22.816 256.974 29.319
202003 22.751 258.115 29.106
202006 13.538 257.797 17.341
202009 16.195 260.280 20.546
202012 16.501 260.474 20.919
202103 17.739 264.877 22.115
202106 21.100 271.696 25.644
202109 18.647 274.310 22.447
202112 20.170 278.802 23.889
202203 21.738 287.504 24.967
202206 23.007 296.311 25.639
202209 21.765 296.808 24.215
202212 22.746 296.797 25.307
202303 24.018 301.836 26.276
202306 23.586 305.109 25.527
202309 22.302 307.789 23.927
202312 23.922 306.746 25.752
202403 24.785 312.332 26.204
202406 25.597 314.175 26.904
202409 24.815 315.301 25.989
202412 29.851 315.605 31.233
202503 30.713 319.799 31.713
202506 32.343 322.561 33.110
202509 29.459 324.800 29.950
202512 32.343 324.054 32.958
202603 33.038 330.213 33.038

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.42 mean?
Brinker International (EAT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.42 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #231 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Brinker International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.42 is 192% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 2.43. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68. Brinker International's value of 2.42 is 255.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #231 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brinker International has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BROS and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #231 out of 265 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Brinker International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68. Brinker International's value of 2.42 is 255.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Brinker International's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.68, Brinker International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.68, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.42 is 255.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.42, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. 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 (EAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.03, compared to a current price of $245.21 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.42, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 255.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.68. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (EAT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.42 as of Aug. 13, 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 (EAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brinker International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $245.21 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.03. GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EAT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.42 (192% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: $129.03 vs. price of $245.21 (90% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 255.9% above the Restaurants median (#231 of 265)

No single metric tells the full story. See the EAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brinker International Business Description

Other Exchanges 1EAT:ItalyBKJ:Germany
Address 3000 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, TX, USA, 75019
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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