Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


FRA:BKJ Brinker International Inc FRA:BKJ
69 GF Score
Price €155.85
GF Value €108.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Brinker International Moat Score?

Brinker International FRA:BKJ +2.94% 69 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BKJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Brinker International ranks better than 93.42% on this metric.

Brinker International has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Brinker International has Narrow Moat: Brinker International has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand strength with Chili's and Maggiano's, providing customer loyalty. However, it faces intense competition in the restaurant industry, limiting its pricing power and market share sustainability.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Brinker International might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Brinker International  (FRA:BKJ) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Brinker International Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:BKJ vs LKNCY, CAVA, BROS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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.

Brinker International Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #24 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Brinker International's Moat Score too high?
Brinker International's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #24 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brinker International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Moat Score compare to LKNCY and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #24 out of 365 companies for Moat Score. This places Brinker International in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Brinker International's current Moat Score is 5. 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 €108.00, compared to a current price of €155.85 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (FRA:BKJ), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 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 €155.85 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €108.00. GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BKJ:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €108.00 vs. price of €155.85 (44.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 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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