EAT (Brinker International) Tax Rate %: 18.38% (As of Mar. 2026)

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EAT Brinker International Inc EAT
77 GF Score
Price $213.70
GF Value $128.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Brinker International Tax Rate %?

Brinker International EAT +1.83% 77 Tax Rate % is 18.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EAT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Brinker International's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29 Mil. Brinker International's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $157 Mil. Therefore, Brinker International's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.38%.

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Brinker International Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Brinker International Tax Rate % Chart

Brinker International Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Tax Rate %
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Brinker International Quarterly Data
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Brinker International Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Brinker International's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jun. 2024 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2024 )
=9.6/164.9
=5.82 %

Brinker International's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=28.8/156.7
=18.38 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 18.38% mean?
Brinker International (EAT) has a Tax Rate % of 18.38% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Brinker International's Tax Rate % too high?
Brinker International's current Tax Rate % is 18.38%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to BROS and CAVA?
Brinker International's Tax Rate % of 18.38% 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 Tax Rate % for a Restaurants company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Brinker International's current Tax Rate % is 18.38%. 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 Tax Rate % is 18.38%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (EAT), the current Tax Rate % is 18.38% 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:

  • Tax Rate %: 18.38%
  • GF Value™: $128.78 vs. price of $213.70 (65.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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Brinker International Business Description

Other Exchanges 1EAT:ItalyBKJ:Germany
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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