Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) Interest Expense: €-36 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:BKJ Brinker International Inc FRA:BKJ
74 GF Score
Price €159.65
GF Value €108.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Brinker International Interest Expense?

Brinker International FRA:BKJ -0.31% 74 Interest Expense is €-36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BKJ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Brinker International's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-36 Mil.

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. 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. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Brinker International  (FRA:BKJ) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Brinker International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €146 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,390 Mil.

Brinker International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*145.925/-8.736
=16.70

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Brinker International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Interest Expense 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.

Brinker International Interest Expense Chart

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Brinker International Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-36 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-36 Mil mean?
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) has a Interest Expense of €-36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors.
Is Brinker International's Interest Expense too high?
Brinker International's current Interest Expense is €-36 Mil. Overall, Brinker International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Interest Expense compare to LKNCY and CAVA?
Brinker International's Interest Expense of €-36 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Restaurants company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. Brinker International's current Interest Expense is €-36 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.14, compared to a current price of €159.65 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-36 Mil. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (FRA:BKJ), the current Interest Expense is €-36 Mil 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 €159.65 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €108.14. GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BKJ:

  • Interest Expense: €-36 Mil
  • GF Value™: €108.14 vs. price of €159.65 (47.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges EAT:USA1EAT:Italy
Address 3000 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, TX, USA, 75019
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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