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BJ's RestaurantsBJRI -0.80%71 EV-to-FCF is 40.10 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 31.37. GuruFocus rates BJRI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Restaurants companies, BJ's Restaurants ranks worse than 79.34% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, BJ's Restaurants's Enterprise Value is $1,789 Mil.
BJ's Restaurants's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $45 Mil. Therefore, BJ's Restaurants's EV-to-FCF for today is 40.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for BJ's Restaurants's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BJRI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -694.2 Med: 31.37 Max: 558.99
Current: 40.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of BJ's Restaurants was 558.99. The lowest was -694.20. And the median was 31.37.
BJRI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 79.34% of 271
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.89
vs BJRI: 40.10
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
BJ's Restaurants's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
BJ's Restaurants's share price for today is $64.32.
BJ's Restaurants's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.870.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
BJ's Restaurants EV-to-FCF Related Terms
BJ's Restaurants EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BJ's Restaurants's EV-to-FCF 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, BJ's Restaurants's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
BJ's Restaurants EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BJ's Restaurants's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BJ's Restaurants's EV-to-FCF falls into.
BJ's Restaurants's current Enterprise Value is $1,789 Mil.
BJ's Restaurants's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $45 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.
BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) has a EV-to-FCF of 40.10 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on BJ's Restaurants and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 31.37. According to the industry distribution chart, BJ's Restaurants ranks #215 out of 271 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is BJ's Restaurants' EV-to-FCF too high?
BJ's Restaurants' current EV-to-FCF of 40.10 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 31.37. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.89. BJ's Restaurants' value of 40.10 is 124.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BJ's Restaurants ranks #215 out of 271 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BJ's Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BJ's Restaurants' EV-to-FCF compare to WEN and CBRL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, BJ's Restaurants ranks #215 out of 271 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places BJ's Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.89. BJ's Restaurants' value of 40.10 is 124.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.37 vs. the industry median of 17.89, BJ's 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-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.89, based on 271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BJ's Restaurants's current EV-to-FCF of 40.10 is 124.1% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on BJ's Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BJ's Restaurants's current EV-to-FCF is 40.10, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 31.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BJ's Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.36, compared to a current price of $64.32 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 40.10, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 31.37 and 124.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.89. BJ's Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), the current EV-to-FCF is 40.10 as of Aug. 21, 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 BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BJ's Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.32 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.36.
GuruFocus considers BJ's Restaurants to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BJRI:
EV-to-FCF: 40.10 (28% above median its 10-year median of 31.37)
GF Value™: $40.36 vs. price of $64.32 (59.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.1% above the Restaurants median (#215 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BJRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BJ's Restaurants Inc is involved in the business of owning and operating restaurants. The company operates in a single operating segment that is full-service company-owned restaurants. It has geographic presence only in the United States of America.
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