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Darden RestaurantsMEX:DRI 87 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.96 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 13.99. GuruFocus rates MEX:DRI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,714.64. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks worse than 65.37% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Darden Restaurants's enterprise value is MXN500,846 Mil.
Darden Restaurants's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was MXN38,646 Mil. Therefore, Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DRI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -436.72 Med: 13.99 Max: 322.48
Current: 13.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Darden Restaurants was 322.48. The lowest was -436.72. And the median was 13.99.
MEX:DRI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.37% of 309
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.57
vs MEX:DRI: 13.19
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Darden Restaurants's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Darden Restaurants's share price for today is MXN3470.00.
Darden Restaurants's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN184.771.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's EV-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.
MEX:DRI vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Darden Restaurants EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Darden Restaurants's current Enterprise Value is MXN500,846 Mil.
Darden Restaurants's EBITDA 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 MXN38,646 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 (MEX:DRI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.96 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Darden Restaurants. This is near median its historical median of 13.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #202 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Darden Restaurants' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Darden Restaurants' current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.96 is near median its 10-year median of 13.99. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. Darden Restaurants' value of 12.96 is 35.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #202 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' EV-to-EBITDA compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #202 out of 309 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Darden Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. Darden Restaurants' value of 12.96 is 35.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.99 vs. the industry median of 9.57, 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-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.57, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darden Restaurants's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.96 is 35.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Darden Restaurants. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.99. 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?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.96. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,714.64, compared to a current price of MXN3,470.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.99 and 35.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.57. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.96 as of Jul. 27, 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 (MEX:DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,470.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,714.64.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DRI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.96 (near median its 10-year median of 13.99)
GF Value™: MXN3,714.64 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% above the Restaurants median (#202 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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