Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) Fair Value 2026

BLMN · Restaurants ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

7.1 /10

32 fundamental signals · 10 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (15/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) trades at $10.44, versus a $10.01 median fair value across its 10 active models — 4.2% below the current price. QOC: 7.1/10. Value Trap Risk: 15/100 (SAFE). 10/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $5.55.

Key Facts

Ticker
BLMN
Price
$10.44
Quality Score
7.1/10
Value Trap Risk
15/100
Models Active
10/13
Last Updated
Strength: 10 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 10-model valuation engine, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) appears fairly valued as of : the median of 10 independent fair value estimates is $10.01, within 4.2% of the current price of $10.44. Estimates range from $3.38 to $21.57. BLMN scores 7.1/10 on fundamental quality and 15/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. BLMN’s -4.2% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Restaurants sector median is -18.9%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give BLMN?

10 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($10.44)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $5.55 -46.9%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $4.34 -58.4%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $9.64 -7.7%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $3.38 -67.6%
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What Is BLMN's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 10 independent models · $3.38 to $21.57

CirclFi's 10 active models place Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) between $3.38 and $21.57 per share, a spread of 182% of the median. The median of that range — $10.01 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for BLMN, against a current price of $10.44.

Low · EROICHigh · PWERM
$3.38median $10.01$21.57
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelEROIC Spread$3.38
Most bullish modelPWERM$21.57
Model agreement4 bullish · 5 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for BLMN. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on BLMN, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a median $10.01, showing conflicting signals at the current price of $10.44. While the median implied return is -4.2%, model disagreement is elevated with a gap of +174.2% between the most bullish and bearish estimates. The most optimistic model, PWERM, places fair value at $21.57 (+106.6%), while EROIC — the most conservative — estimates $3.38 (-67.6%). This +174.2% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About BLMN?

10 of 13 models are currently active for BLMN. Of these, 4 models suggest upside while 6 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for BLMN is $10.01 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $5.55 on its own, implying -46.9% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does BLMN Rank in Restaurants?

Among 55 Restaurants stocks, BLMN ranks #30 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.1/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.1 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Restaurants Stocks →

As a consumer sector, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. operates in a sector where inventory turnover is a critical driver of valuation. Investors evaluating BLMN should weigh these sector-specific dynamics alongside our model-derived fair values.

Is BLMN a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns BLMN a score of 15/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

10 of 13 models are active for Bloomin' Brands, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s fundamental quality profile registers 7.1/10. This respectable score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +174.2% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every BLMN valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across BLMN's 10 active models, average confidence is 49%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Restaurants Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

10 related Restaurants stocks with 13-model coverage

HDLSuper Hi International Holding Ltd.QOC 7.1PTLOPortillo's Inc.QOC 7.1DINDine Brands Global, Inc.QOC 7.1FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.QOC 6.9PZZAPapa John's International, Inc.QOC 7.2CAVACAVA Group, Inc.QOC 6.9THCHTH International LimitedQOC 5.5CMGChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.QOC 9.2YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.QOC 8.2EATBrinker International, Inc.QOC 9.3

Read investment analysis: HDL · PTLO · DIN · FWRG · PZZA · CAVA · THCH · CMG · YUMC · EAT

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to BLMN?

7 companies across all industries closest to BLMN’s Quality of Company score of 7.1/10.

SMTISanara MedTech Inc.QOC 7.1ACCOAcco Brands CorporationQOC 7.1SSentinelOne, Inc.QOC 7.1ATNIATN International, Inc.QOC 7.1RJETRepublic Airways Holdings Inc.QOC 7.1DSPViant Technology Inc.QOC 7.1NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: SMTI · ACCO · S · ATNI · RJET · DSP · NVDA

Where Does BLMN Sit in CirclFi's Restaurants Rankings?

BLMN is ranked against every other Restaurants stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Bloomin' Brands, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN)'s intrinsic value at $10.01 — the median of 10 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $3.38 to $21.57. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $5.55 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 7.1/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is BLMN overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $10.44, 4 of 10 active models suggest BLMN may be undervalued, while 6 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 10 fair value estimates is $10.01, within 4.2% of the current price of $10.44 — a consensus view that BLMN is fairly valued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s business model in Restaurants.

What does a Quality of Company score of 7.1 mean for BLMN?

Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s QOC of 7.1/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on BLMN?

CirclFi analyzes BLMN with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 10 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on BLMN?

Of the 10 models currently active on BLMN, PWERM is the most bullish at $21.57 per share, and EROIC Spread is the most bearish at $3.38. CirclFi's published fair value for BLMN is the median of that range, $10.01, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 182% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is BLMN a value trap in 2026?

Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 15/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 10-model valuation engine, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) has a median fair value of $10.01 — within 4.2% of the current price of $10.44 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/BLMN/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this BLMN valuation
  • Financial statements: Bloomin' Brands, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001546417) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for BLMN as of ; valuations recomputed .

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