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Brinker InternationalEAT -2.96%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.81 as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates EAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $145.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Restaurants companies, Brinker International ranks better than 62.71% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brinker International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
EAT'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92 Med: 4.47 Max: 10.58
Current: 1.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Brinker International was 10.58. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 4.47.
EAT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.71% of 303
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs EAT: 1.92
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Brinker International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Brinker International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
EAT vs BROS, CAVA, LKNCY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Brinker International (EAT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.81 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brinker International. This is 60% below median its historical median of 4.47. Over the past decade, Brinker International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.92 to 10.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #113 out of 303 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Brinker International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Brinker International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.81 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 4.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 10.58. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Brinker International's value of 1.81 is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #113 out of 303 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BROS and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #113 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Brinker International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Brinker International's value of 1.81 is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Brinker International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.92 to 10.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 2.91, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.91, based on 303 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.81 is 37.8% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brinker International. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.81, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 4.47. 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 $145.52, compared to a current price of $238.61 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.81, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 37.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.91. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (EAT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.81 as of Jun. 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 $238.61 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of $145.52.
GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EAT:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.81 (60% below median its 10-year median of 4.47)
GF Value™: $145.52 vs. price of $238.61 (64% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% below the Restaurants median (#113 of 303)
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 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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