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Brinker InternationalFRA:BKJ +2.37%74 Days Inventory is 7.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 9.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:BKJ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Restaurants companies, Brinker International ranks better than 77.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brinker International's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BKJ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.87 Med: 9.55 Max: 10.33
Current: 7.1
During the past 13 years, Brinker International's highest Days Inventory was 10.33. The lowest was 6.87. And the median was 9.55.
FRA:BKJ's Days Inventory is ranked better than 77.62% of 344
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.53
vs FRA:BKJ: 7.10
Brinker International's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (7.30) to Mar. 2026 (7.04).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Brinker International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.96.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Brinker International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Brinker International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Brinker International's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Brinker International Days Inventory Related Terms
Brinker International Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 7.04 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 9.55. Over the past decade, Brinker International's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.87 to 10.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #77 out of 344 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Brinker International's Days Inventory too high?
Brinker International's current Days Inventory of 7.04 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 9.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.87 to a high of 10.33. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.53. Brinker International's value of 7.04 is 54.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #77 out of 344 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 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Days Inventory compare to LKNCY and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #77 out of 344 companies for Days Inventory. This places Brinker International in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.53. Brinker International's value of 7.04 is 54.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Brinker International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.87 to 10.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.55 vs. the industry median of 15.53, Brinker International has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.53, based on 344 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current Days Inventory of 7.04 is 54.7% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current Days Inventory is 7.04, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 9.55. 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 €108.09, compared to a current price of €159.55 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 7.04, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 9.55 and 54.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.53. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (FRA:BKJ), the current Days Inventory is 7.04 as of Mar. 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 €159.55 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €108.09.
GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BKJ:
Days Inventory: 7.04 (26% below median its 10-year median of 9.55)
GF Value™: €108.09 vs. price of €159.55 (47.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.7% below the Restaurants median (#77 of 344)
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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