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Darden RestaurantsDRI +2.09%85 EV-to-EBIT is 18.95 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 18.62. GuruFocus rates DRI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $210.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks worse than 55.85% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Darden Restaurants's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $29,460 Mil.
Darden Restaurants's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,585 Mil.
* 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.
Darden Restaurants EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Darden Restaurants EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.
Darden Restaurants EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Darden Restaurants's current Enterprise Value is $30,026 Mil.
Darden Restaurants's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,585 Mil.
* 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.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.95 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #148 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Darden Restaurants' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Darden Restaurants' current EV-to-EBIT of 18.95 is near median its 10-year median of 18.62. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.73. Darden Restaurants' value of 18.95 is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #148 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' EV-to-EBIT compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #148 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Darden Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.73. Darden Restaurants' value of 18.95 is 13.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.62 vs. the industry median of 16.73, Darden Restaurants 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.73, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darden Restaurants's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.95 is 13.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $210.45, compared to a current price of $208.85 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.62 and 13.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 16.73. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (DRI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.95 as of Aug. 05, 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 Darden Restaurants (DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $208.85 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $210.45.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DRI:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.95 (near median its 10-year median of 18.62)
GF Value™: $210.45 vs. price of $208.85 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% above the Restaurants median (#148 of 265)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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