Brinker InternationalFRA:BKJ +2.98%76 Pretax Margin % is 10.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:BKJ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €110.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Restaurants companies, Brinker International ranks better than 81.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brinker International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BKJ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 4.85 Max: 9.67
Current: 9.67
FRA:BKJ's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.54% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs FRA:BKJ: 9.67
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Brinker International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Brinker International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Pretax Margin % 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.
FRA:BKJ vs LKNCY, CAVA, BROS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Pretax Margin % 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.
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.66% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, Brinker International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 9.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #67 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Brinker International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Brinker International's current Pretax Margin % of 10.66% is 120% above median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 9.67. The Restaurants industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.90. Brinker International's value of 10.66% is 267.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #67 out of 363 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 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Pretax Margin % compare to LKNCY and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #67 out of 363 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Brinker International in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.90. Brinker International's value of 10.66% is 267.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Brinker International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 9.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 2.90, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.90, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current Pretax Margin % of 10.66% is 267.6% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current Pretax Margin % is 10.66%, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 4.85. 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 €110.98, compared to a current price of €153.75 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.66%, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 267.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.90. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (FRA:BKJ), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.66% 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 €153.75 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €110.98.
GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BKJ:
Pretax Margin %: 10.66% (120% above median its 10-year median of 4.85)
GF Value™: €110.98 vs. price of €153.75 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 267.6% above the Restaurants median (#67 of 363)
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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