Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Brinker International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €146 Mil. Brinker International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-9 Mil.
Brinker International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.70.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brinker International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BKJ'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85 Med: 4.17 Max: 14.48
Current: 14.48
FRA:BKJ's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 72.9% of 262
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs FRA:BKJ: 14.48
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Brinker International Interest Coverage Related Terms
Brinker International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
FRA:BKJ vs LKNCY, CAVA, BROS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Interest Coverage falls into.
Brinker International Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (FRA:BKJ) has a Interest Coverage of 16.70 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, Brinker International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.85 to 14.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #71 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Brinker International's Interest Coverage too high?
Brinker International's current Interest Coverage of 16.70 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 14.48. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Brinker International's value of 16.70 is 158.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #71 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brinker International has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Interest Coverage compare to LKNCY and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #71 out of 262 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Brinker International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Brinker International's value of 16.70 is 158.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Brinker International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.85 to 14.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Brinker International 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 Interest Coverage for a Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.45, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current Interest Coverage of 16.70 is 158.9% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current Interest Coverage is 16.70, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 4.17. 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?
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) has a current Interest Coverage of 16.70. The stock's GF Value™ is €110.95, compared to a current price of €150.00 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.70, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 158.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.45. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (FRA:BKJ), the current Interest Coverage is 16.70 as of Mar. 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 (FRA:BKJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brinker International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €150.00 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €110.95.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BKJ:
Interest Coverage: 16.70 (300% above median its 10-year median of 4.17)
GF Value™: €110.95 vs. price of €150.00 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.9% above the Restaurants median (#71 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BKJ 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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