Darden RestaurantsMEX:DRI 87 FCF Margin % is 10.01% as of May. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 8.57. GuruFocus rates MEX:DRI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks better than 64.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darden Restaurants's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DRI'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 8.57 Max: 12.84
Current: 8.16
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Darden Restaurants was 12.84%. The lowest was 2.91%. And the median was 8.57%.
MEX:DRI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 64.93% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs MEX:DRI: 8.16
Darden Restaurants FCF Margin % Related Terms
Darden Restaurants FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 10.01% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 8.57. Over the past decade, Darden Restaurants' FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 12.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #128 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Darden Restaurants' FCF Margin % too high?
Darden Restaurants' current FCF Margin % of 10.01% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 8.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 12.84. The Restaurants industry median FCF Margin % is 4.74. Darden Restaurants' value of 10.01% is 111.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #128 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above 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' FCF Margin % compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #128 out of 365 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Darden Restaurants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.74. Darden Restaurants' value of 10.01% is 111.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Darden Restaurants' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 12.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.57 vs. the industry median of 4.74, 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 FCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.74, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darden Restaurants's current FCF Margin % of 10.01% is 111.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current FCF Margin % is 10.01%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 8.57. 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 FCF Margin % of 10.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,414.96, compared to a current price of MXN3,470.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.01%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 8.57 and 111.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.74. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current FCF Margin % is 10.01% as of May. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,470.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DRI:
FCF Margin %: 10.01% (17% above median its 10-year median of 8.57)
GF Value™: MXN3,414.96 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.2% above the Restaurants median (#128 of 365)
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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