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EAT vs. CAKE, LOCO, PLAY, TXRH, and WING

Should you buy Brinker International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Brinker International with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Brinker International include Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), El Pollo Loco (LOCO), Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), and Wingstop (WING). These companies are all part of the "retail - restrnts" industry.

How does Brinker International compare to Cheesecake Factory?

Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) and Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Cheesecake Factory currently has a consensus target price of $64.94, suggesting a potential downside of 16.92%. Brinker International has a consensus target price of $185.11, suggesting a potential upside of 8.62%. Given Brinker International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Brinker International is more favorable than Cheesecake Factory.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cheesecake Factory
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Cheesecake Factory has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.07% compared to Cheesecake Factory's net margin of 4.34%. Brinker International's return on equity of 123.22% beat Cheesecake Factory's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cheesecake Factory4.34% 43.74% 5.81%
Brinker International 8.07%123.22%16.94%

In the previous week, Cheesecake Factory had 5 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Cheesecake Factory and 1 mentions for Brinker International. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Cheesecake Factory's score of 0.43 indicating that Brinker International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cheesecake Factory
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Brinker International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

94.5% of Cheesecake Factory shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of Cheesecake Factory shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Brinker International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Brinker International has higher revenue and earnings than Cheesecake Factory. Brinker International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cheesecake Factory, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cheesecake Factory$3.75B1.04$148.43M$3.4222.86
Brinker International$5.38B1.36$383.10M$10.2016.71

Summary

Brinker International beats Cheesecake Factory on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brinker International compare to El Pollo Loco?

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) and El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.07% compared to El Pollo Loco's net margin of 5.87%. Brinker International's return on equity of 123.22% beat El Pollo Loco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brinker International8.07% 123.22% 16.94%
El Pollo Loco 5.87%11.04%5.26%

Brinker International has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, El Pollo Loco has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

81.3% of El Pollo Loco shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Brinker International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of El Pollo Loco shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Brinker International presently has a consensus target price of $185.11, indicating a potential upside of 8.62%. El Pollo Loco has a consensus target price of $14.88, indicating a potential downside of 8.35%. Given Brinker International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Brinker International is more favorable than El Pollo Loco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
El Pollo Loco
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Brinker International has higher revenue and earnings than El Pollo Loco. El Pollo Loco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brinker International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brinker International$5.38B1.36$383.10M$10.2016.71
El Pollo Loco$490.05M1.01$26.49M$0.9816.56

In the previous week, El Pollo Loco had 2 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for El Pollo Loco and 1 mentions for Brinker International. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat El Pollo Loco's score of 0.30 indicating that Brinker International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brinker International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
El Pollo Loco
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Brinker International beats El Pollo Loco on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brinker International compare to Dave & Buster's Entertainment?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) and Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.07% compared to Dave & Buster's Entertainment's net margin of -3.09%. Brinker International's return on equity of 123.22% beat Dave & Buster's Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dave & Buster's Entertainment-3.09% -24.19% -0.72%
Brinker International 8.07%123.22%16.94%

Brinker International has higher revenue and earnings than Dave & Buster's Entertainment. Dave & Buster's Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brinker International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dave & Buster's Entertainment$2.10B0.20-$48.70M-$1.89N/A
Brinker International$5.38B1.36$383.10M$10.2016.71

Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a beta of 1.81, suggesting that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

91.5% of Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Brinker International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $19.33, indicating a potential upside of 59.91%. Brinker International has a consensus target price of $185.11, indicating a potential upside of 8.62%. Given Dave & Buster's Entertainment's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Dave & Buster's Entertainment is more favorable than Brinker International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Dave & Buster's Entertainment had 6 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Dave & Buster's Entertainment and 1 mentions for Brinker International. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Dave & Buster's Entertainment's score of 0.17 indicating that Brinker International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Brinker International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Brinker International beats Dave & Buster's Entertainment on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brinker International compare to Texas Roadhouse?

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) and Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

94.8% of Texas Roadhouse shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Brinker International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Texas Roadhouse shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Texas Roadhouse had 7 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Texas Roadhouse and 1 mentions for Brinker International. Texas Roadhouse's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Brinker International's score of 0.67 indicating that Texas Roadhouse is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brinker International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Texas Roadhouse
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Texas Roadhouse has higher revenue and earnings than Brinker International. Brinker International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Texas Roadhouse, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brinker International$5.38B1.36$383.10M$10.2016.71
Texas Roadhouse$5.88B2.09$405.55M$6.2629.88

Brinker International has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Texas Roadhouse has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.07% compared to Texas Roadhouse's net margin of 6.85%. Brinker International's return on equity of 123.22% beat Texas Roadhouse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brinker International8.07% 123.22% 16.94%
Texas Roadhouse 6.85%27.86%12.17%

Brinker International presently has a consensus target price of $185.11, suggesting a potential upside of 8.62%. Texas Roadhouse has a consensus target price of $196.36, suggesting a potential upside of 5.00%. Given Brinker International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Brinker International is more favorable than Texas Roadhouse.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Texas Roadhouse
0 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.48

Summary

Brinker International beats Texas Roadhouse on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brinker International compare to Wingstop?

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) and Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Wingstop has a beta of 1.82, indicating that its share price is 82% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Wingstop had 8 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Wingstop and 1 mentions for Brinker International. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Wingstop's score of 0.34 indicating that Brinker International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Wingstop
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Brinker International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Wingstop has a net margin of 15.77% compared to Brinker International's net margin of 8.07%. Brinker International's return on equity of 123.22% beat Wingstop's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wingstop15.77% -16.22% 17.12%
Brinker International 8.07%123.22%16.94%

Wingstop currently has a consensus target price of $260.89, indicating a potential upside of 67.46%. Brinker International has a consensus target price of $185.11, indicating a potential upside of 8.62%. Given Wingstop's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Wingstop is more favorable than Brinker International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wingstop
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Brinker International has higher revenue and earnings than Wingstop. Brinker International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wingstop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wingstop$696.85M6.09$174.27M$4.0238.75
Brinker International$5.38B1.36$383.10M$10.2016.71

Summary

Wingstop beats Brinker International on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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EAT vs. The Competition

MetricBrinker InternationalRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.04B$11.10B$26.52B$23.13B
Dividend YieldN/A2.69%175.39%4.06%
P/E Ratio16.7128.2520.5031.08
Price / Sales1.361.672.1696.15
Price / Cash11.8415.0814.6724.45
Price / Book20.434.876.244.67
Net Income$383.10M$385.35M$962.92M$1.07B
7 Day Performance7.22%1.20%1.75%0.24%
1 Month Performance24.25%6.91%2.72%0.36%
1 Year Performance-5.28%-10.01%1.37%22.63%

Brinker International Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EAT
Brinker International
3.5192 of 5 stars
$170.41
+3.8%
$185.11
+8.6%
-8.2%$7.04B$5.38B16.7183,840
CAKE
Cheesecake Factory
2.516 of 5 stars
$75.52
+3.1%
$64.94
-14.0%
+28.2%$3.64B$3.75B22.0848,400
LOCO
El Pollo Loco
1.9518 of 5 stars
$15.79
+0.4%
$14.88
-5.8%
+40.0%$478.76M$490.05M16.114,034
PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
2.783 of 5 stars
$11.19
-3.1%
$19.33
+72.8%
-64.4%$401.81M$2.10BN/A23,610
TXRH
Texas Roadhouse
4.1729 of 5 stars
$173.54
+3.2%
$196.36
+13.2%
-4.6%$11.06B$5.88B27.72101,000

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