Brinker International (MIL:1EAT) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.32% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MIL:1EAT Brinker International Inc MIL:1EAT
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GF Value €108.38
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What is Brinker International Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Brinker International MIL:1EAT 51 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1EAT with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Brinker International's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €35 Mil. Brinker International's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,509 Mil. Therefore, Brinker International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.32%.


Brinker International  (MIL:1EAT) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Brinker International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Brinker International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Brinker International Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Brinker International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MIL:1EAT vs BROS, CAVA, LKNCY: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Brinker International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Brinker International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2023 )+Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -60.385/( (1994.234+1857.071)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -60.385/1925.6525
=3.14 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1881.074 + 113.16
=1994.234

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1737.973 + 119.098
=1857.071

Brinker International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -34.944/( (1505.858+1512.02)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -34.944/1508.939
=2.32 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1386.981 + 118.877
=1505.858

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1390.228 + 121.792
=1512.02

* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.32% mean?
Brinker International (MIL:1EAT) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.32% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors.
Is Brinker International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Brinker International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.32%. Overall, Brinker International has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to BROS and CAVA?
Brinker International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.32% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Restaurants company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. Brinker International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.32%. 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 (MIL:1EAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.38, compared to a current price of €179.85 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.32%. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (MIL:1EAT), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.32% 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 (MIL:1EAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brinker International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €179.85 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €108.38. GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1EAT:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.32%
  • GF Value™: €108.38 vs. price of €179.85 (65.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1EAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brinker International Business Description

Other Exchanges EAT:USABKJ: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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