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Brinker International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brinker International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Brinker International's highest Yield on Cost was 16.33. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 3.43.
EAT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 2.555 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Brinker International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
EAT vs BROS, CAVA, LKNCY: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Brinker International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brinker International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brinker International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Brinker International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Brinker International (EAT) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 01, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Brinker International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.50 to 16.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #999999 out of 190 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Brinker International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Brinker International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 16.33. Based on the distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #999999 out of 190 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BROS and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Brinker International ranks #999999 out of 190 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Brinker International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.56. Historically, Brinker International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.50 to 16.33 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Restaurants company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Restaurants companies is 2.56, based on 190 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Brinker International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brinker International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brinker International (EAT), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 01, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $128.78 vs. price of $213.70 (65.9% above fair value)
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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