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Same Store Sales %, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric for restaurant operators to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales were generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning demand is growing, while a negative number indicates the opposite.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darden Restaurants's Same Store Sales % or its related term are showing as below:
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Darden Restaurants (BSP:D1RI34) Same Store Sales % Explanation
Same Store Sales %, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric for restaurant operators to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand demand is growing, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
For restaurants, same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and customer traffic. If each customer buys more on average, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers are buying from the store, the number of tickets will increase.
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Darden Restaurants Same Store Sales % Historical Data
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Darden Restaurants (BSP:D1RI34) has a Same Store Sales % of 0.00% as of . 20. Same Store Sales is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors.
Is Darden Restaurants' Same Store Sales % too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Same Store Sales % is 0.00%. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Same Store Sales % compare to YUMC and TXRH?
Darden Restaurants' Same Store Sales % of 0.00% 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 Same Store Sales % for a Restaurants company?
A good Same Store Sales % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Same Store Sales % 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 Same Store Sales % mean?
A high Same Store Sales % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Same Store Sales is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current Same Store Sales % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants (BSP:D1RI34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$274.79, compared to a current price of R$265.92 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Same Store Sales % is 0.00%. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Same Store Sales % calculated?
Same Store Sales % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (BSP:D1RI34), the current Same Store Sales % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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 Darden Restaurants (BSP:D1RI34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$265.92 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$274.79.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:D1RI34:
Same Store Sales %: 0.00%
GF Value™: R$274.79 vs. price of R$265.92 (3.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:D1RI34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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