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1-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (1-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year.
Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.58%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
EAT's 1-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 88.29% of 350
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.22
vs EAT: 66.58
Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) 1-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Brinker International 1-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Brinker International 1-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC % 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.
EAT vs BROS, CAVA, LKNCY: 1-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year ROIIC % 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 1-Year ROIIC % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC % falls into.
Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
1-Year ROIIC %
=
1-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**
/
1-Year Incremental Invested Capital
=
( 509.8815 (Mar. 2026) - 433.0452 (Mar. 2025) )
/
( 2699.6 (Mar. 2026) - 2584.2 (Mar. 2025) )
=
76.8363
/
115.4
=
66.58%***
* 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.
** TTM data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 1-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Brinker International (EAT) has a 1-Year ROIIC % of 66.58 as of Mar. 2026. 1-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #41 out of 350 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC % too high?
Brinker International's current 1-Year ROIIC % is 66.58. The Restaurants industry median 1-Year ROIIC % is 1.22. Brinker International's value of 66.58 is 5357.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #41 out of 350 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 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brinker International's 1-Year ROIIC % compare to BROS and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #41 out of 350 companies for 1-Year ROIIC %. This places Brinker International in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 1-Year ROIIC % is 1.22. Brinker International's value of 66.58 is 5357.4% 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 1-Year ROIIC % for a Restaurants company?
The median 1-Year ROIIC % among Restaurants companies is 1.22, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 1-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 1-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brinker International's current 1-Year ROIIC % of 66.58 is 5357.4% 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 1-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 1-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 1-Year ROIIC % is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current 1-Year ROIIC % is 66.58. 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 (EAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $128.78, compared to a current price of $213.70 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year ROIIC % is 66.58 and 5357.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 1.22. Brinker International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year ROIIC % calculated?
1-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (EAT), the current 1-Year ROIIC % is 66.58 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 (EAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brinker International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $213.70 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $128.78.
GuruFocus considers Brinker International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EAT:
1-Year ROIIC %: 66.58
GF Value™: $128.78 vs. price of $213.70 (65.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5357.4% above the Restaurants median (#41 of 350)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EAT 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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