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Bloomin BrandsFRA:BOO -1.68%73 Debt-to-Equity is 4.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:BOO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Restaurants companies, Bloomin Brands ranks worse than 94.06% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bloomin Brands's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BOO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.18 Med: 9.37 Max: 543.88
Current: 4.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bloomin Brands was 543.88. The lowest was 4.18. And the median was 9.37.
FRA:BOO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.06% of 320
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.905
vs FRA:BOO: 4.53
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Bloomin Brands Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bloomin Brands Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bloomin Brands's Debt-to-Equity 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:BOO vs CNNE, SG, FWRG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Bloomin Brands's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Bloomin Brands Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bloomin Brands's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomin Brands's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Bloomin Brands (FRA:BOO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.95 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bloomin Brands and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, Bloomin Brands' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 4.18 to 543.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomin Brands ranks #301 out of 320 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Bloomin Brands' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bloomin Brands' current Debt-to-Equity of 4.95 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.18 to a high of 543.88. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Bloomin Brands' value of 4.95 is 447% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomin Brands ranks #301 out of 320 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bloomin Brands has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomin Brands' Debt-to-Equity compare to CNNE and SG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Bloomin Brands ranks #301 out of 320 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bloomin Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Bloomin Brands' value of 4.95 is 447% above this benchmark. Historically, Bloomin Brands' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 4.18 to 543.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Bloomin Brands 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.91, based on 320 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bloomin Brands's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.95 is 447% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bloomin Brands and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bloomin Brands's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.95, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomin Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomin Brands (FRA:BOO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.06, compared to a current price of €7.70 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.95, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 447% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. Bloomin Brands' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bloomin Brands (FRA:BOO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.95 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 Bloomin Brands (FRA:BOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomin Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.70 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.06.
GuruFocus considers Bloomin Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BOO:
Debt-to-Equity: 4.95 (47% below median its 10-year median of 9.37)
GF Value™: €10.06 vs. price of €7.70 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 447% above the Restaurants median (#301 of 320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomin Brands Inc is a casual dining restaurant company, with a portfolio of, differentiated restaurant concepts. Its restaurant portfolio includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Its restaurant concepts range in price point and degree of formality from casual (Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's Italian Grill) to polished casual (Bonefish Grill) and fine dining (Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar). The U.S. segment includes all restaurants operating in the U.S. while franchised restaurants operating outside the U.S. are included in the international franchise segment.
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