Darden Restaurants has the GF Score of 87, which implies that the company
might have
Good outperformance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Darden Restaurants
might have
Good outperformance potential.
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Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Darden Restaurants GF Score Related Terms
MEX:DRI vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: GF Score Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's GF Score falls into.
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a GF Score of 87 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 60.00. Over the past decade, Darden Restaurants' GF Score has ranged from 58.00 to 89.00.
Is Darden Restaurants' GF Score too high?
Darden Restaurants' current GF Score of 87 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 60.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.00 to a high of 89.00. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' GF Score compare to YUMC and TXRH?
Darden Restaurants' GF Score of 87 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Darden Restaurants' own GF Score has ranged from 58.00 to 89.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Restaurants company?
A good GF Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current GF Score is 87, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 60.00. 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 GF Score of 87. 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 GF Score is 87, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 60.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current GF Score is 87 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:
GF Score: 87 (45% above median its 10-year median of 60.00)
GF Value™: MXN3,414.96 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (1.6% above fair value)
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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