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Brinker InternationalEAT -0.93%85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 13.30. GuruFocus rates EAT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $145.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Restaurants companies, Brinker International ranks better than 86.57% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Brinker International's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 39.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Brinker International was 39.00% per year. The lowest was -14.20% per year. And the median was 13.30% per year.
Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Brinker International 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
EAT vs BROS, CAVA, LKNCY: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Brinker International 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.00% mean?
Brinker International (EAT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Brinker International and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 13.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #38 out of 283 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Brinker International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Brinker International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.00% is 193% above median its 10-year median of 13.30. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60. Brinker International's value of 39.00% is 267.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #38 out of 283 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 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to BROS and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #38 out of 283 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Brinker International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60. Brinker International's value of 39.00% is 267.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.30 vs. the industry median of 10.60, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 10.60, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.00% is 267.9% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.00%, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 13.30. 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 $145.97, compared to a current price of $233.46 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.00%, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 13.30 and 267.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.60. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (EAT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.00% 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 $233.46 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $145.97.
GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EAT:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 39.00% (193% above median its 10-year median of 13.30)
GF Value™: $145.97 vs. price of $233.46 (59.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 267.9% above the Restaurants median (#38 of 283)
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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