Darden RestaurantsMEX:DRI 87 FCF Yield % is 4.47 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.92. 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 worse than 53.42% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Darden Restaurants FCF Yield % Related Terms
Darden Restaurants FCF Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 4.47 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.92. Over the past decade, Darden Restaurants' FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.30 to 15.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #195 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Darden Restaurants' FCF Yield % too high?
Darden Restaurants' current FCF Yield % of 4.47 is near median its 10-year median of 4.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 15.92. The Restaurants industry median FCF Yield % is 4.81. Darden Restaurants' value of 4.47 is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #195 out of 365 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' FCF Yield % compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #195 out of 365 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Darden Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.81. Darden Restaurants' value of 4.47 is 7.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Darden Restaurants' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.30 to 15.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.92 vs. the industry median of 4.81, Darden Restaurants has consistently been below 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 Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.81, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darden Restaurants's current FCF Yield % of 4.47 is 7.1% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current FCF Yield % is 4.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.92. 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 Yield % of 4.47. 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 Yield % is 4.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.92 and 7.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 4.81. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current FCF Yield % is 4.47 as of Jun. 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 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 Yield %: 4.47 (near median its 10-year median of 4.92)
GF Value™: MXN3,414.96 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% below the Restaurants median (#195 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.
87GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MEX:DRI
FCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MEX:DRI has been successfully added to your 
