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Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Brinker International Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Brinker International Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Equity-to-Asset 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.
EAT vs BROS, CAVA, LKNCY: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Brinker International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (EAT) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #291 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Brinker International's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Brinker International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16. The Restaurants industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. Brinker International's value of 0.16 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #291 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to BROS and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #291 out of 363 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Brinker International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. Brinker International's value of 0.16 is 59% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for a Restaurants company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 is 59% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16. 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 $231.33 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 and 59% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (EAT), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 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 $231.33 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $145.97.
GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EAT:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.16
GF Value™: $145.97 vs. price of $231.33 (58.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59% below the Restaurants median (#291 of 363)
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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