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Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Brinker International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €443 Mil. Brinker International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €156 Mil. Therefore, Brinker International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 283.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brinker International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BKJ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 330.08
Current: 330.08
During the past 13 years, Brinker International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 330.08%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:BKJ's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.61% of 331
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 8.76
vs FRA:BKJ: 330.08
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Brinker International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Brinker International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brinker International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FRA:BKJ vs LKNCY, CAVA, BROS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 283.07% mean?
Brinker International (FRA:BKJ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 283.07% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #41 out of 331 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Brinker International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Brinker International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 283.07%. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76. Brinker International's value of 283.07% is 3131.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #41 out of 331 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 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LKNCY and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #41 out of 331 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Brinker International in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76. Brinker International's value of 283.07% is 3131.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Restaurants companies is 8.76, based on 331 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 283.07% is 3131.4% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 283.07%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 283.07% and 3131.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 8.76. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (FRA:BKJ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 283.07% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 283.07%
GF Value™: €108.14 vs. price of €159.65 (47.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3131.4% above the Restaurants median (#41 of 331)
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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