What Is Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Brinker International, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $82.66. Trading at its current price of $189.27, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 12 of 13 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -56.3%. Model dispersion is worth noting: Regime Cross targets $250.67 (+32.4%), versus RCMH-DCF at $9.09 (-95.2%). This +127.6% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.
What Do the Models Say About EAT?
13 of 13 models are currently active for EAT. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 12 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates EAT's intrinsic value at $57.63, implying -69.6% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does EAT Rank in Retail-Eating Places?
Among 42 Retail-Eating Places stocks, EAT ranks #6 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.6 places EAT in the top tier.
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The Retail-Eating Places sector introduces analytical considerations specific to consumer-facing company businesses. For Brinker International, Inc., metrics like inventory turnover provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.
Is EAT a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns EAT a score of 14/100 (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
13 of 13 models are active for Brinker International, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Brinker International, Inc. earns a quality score of 8.6/10. This robust rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +127.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every EAT 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 EAT's 13 active models, average confidence is 50%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →