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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).

How does Brinker International compare to Cheesecake Factory?

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

Cheesecake Factory has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.07% compared to Cheesecake Factory's net margin of 4.61%. 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 Factory4.61% 43.97% 6.18%
Brinker International 8.07%123.22%16.94%

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

In the previous week, Cheesecake Factory had 30 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Cheesecake Factory and 11 mentions for Brinker International. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Cheesecake Factory's score of 0.56 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
14 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brinker International
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cheesecake Factory currently has a consensus target price of $81.00, indicating a potential downside of 22.44%. Brinker International has a consensus target price of $193.25, indicating a potential downside of 12.88%. Given Brinker International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

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$3.88B1.34$148.43M$3.6928.30
Brinker International$5.38B1.77$383.10M$10.2021.75

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 consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Brinker International had 2 more articles in the media than El Pollo Loco. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Brinker International and 9 mentions for El Pollo Loco. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat El Pollo Loco's score of 0.25 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
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
El Pollo Loco
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Brinker International presently has a consensus target price of $193.25, suggesting a potential downside of 12.88%. El Pollo Loco has a consensus target price of $14.88, suggesting a potential downside of 10.73%. Given El Pollo Loco's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe El Pollo Loco is more favorable than Brinker International.

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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
El Pollo Loco
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

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

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$5.38B1.77$383.10M$10.2021.75
El Pollo Loco$490.05M1.04$26.49M$0.9817.00

Brinker International has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, El Pollo Loco has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

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%

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?

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

Brinker International currently has a consensus price target of $193.25, suggesting a potential downside of 12.88%. Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a consensus price target of $19.33, suggesting a potential upside of 86.87%. Given Dave & Buster's Entertainment's higher probable upside, 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
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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
Brinker International8.07% 123.22% 16.94%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment -3.09%-24.19%-0.72%

Brinker International has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Brinker International had 8 more articles in the media than Dave & Buster's Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Brinker International and 3 mentions for Dave & Buster's Entertainment. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Brinker International's score of 1.09 indicating that Dave & Buster's Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

91.5% of Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Brinker International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Brinker International$5.38B1.77$383.10M$10.2021.75
Dave & Buster's Entertainment$2.10B0.17-$48.70M-$1.89N/A

Summary

Brinker International beats Dave & Buster's Entertainment on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brinker International compare to Texas Roadhouse?

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

In the previous week, Brinker International had 2 more articles in the media than Texas Roadhouse. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Brinker International and 9 mentions for Texas Roadhouse. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Texas Roadhouse's score of 1.00 indicating that Brinker International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Texas Roadhouse
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brinker International
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Texas Roadhouse has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Texas Roadhouse$5.88B2.35$405.55M$6.2633.53
Brinker International$5.38B1.77$383.10M$10.2021.75

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

Texas Roadhouse currently has a consensus target price of $198.80, suggesting a potential downside of 5.28%. Brinker International has a consensus target price of $193.25, suggesting a potential downside of 12.88%. Given Texas Roadhouse's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Texas Roadhouse is more favorable than Brinker International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Texas Roadhouse
0 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

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
Texas Roadhouse6.85% 27.86% 12.17%
Brinker International 8.07%123.22%16.94%

Summary

Brinker International beats Texas Roadhouse on 11 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 consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Wingstop has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its share price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

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$696.85M4.70$174.27M$4.2128.54
Brinker International$5.38B1.77$383.10M$10.2021.75

Wingstop has a net margin of 16.15% 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
Wingstop16.15% -16.31% 18.05%
Brinker International 8.07%123.22%16.94%

Wingstop presently has a consensus price target of $241.81, suggesting a potential upside of 101.28%. Brinker International has a consensus price target of $193.25, suggesting a potential downside of 12.88%. Given Wingstop's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly 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)
6 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

In the previous week, Wingstop had 32 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Wingstop and 11 mentions for Brinker International. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Wingstop's score of 0.27 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
8 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Brinker International
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Wingstop beats Brinker International on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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EAT vs. The Competition

MetricBrinker InternationalHotels, Restaurants & Leisure IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$9.51B$8.18B$13.32B$24.08B
Dividend YieldN/A3.84%52.78%3.70%
P/E Ratio21.7424.3048.2432.26
Price / Sales1.77340.1091.0581.22
Price / Cash15.7322.1426.4332.38
Price / Book26.605.074.576.92
Net Income$383.10M$261.43M$444.55M$1.07B
7 Day Performance5.59%0.86%1.30%2.10%
1 Month Performance26.01%0.22%1.32%1.67%
1 Year Performance39.46%-2.37%3.20%19.52%

Brinker International Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EAT
Brinker International
3.0967 of 5 stars
$223.26
-1.2%
$193.25
-13.4%
+42.1%$9.58B$5.38B21.8983,840
CAKE
Cheesecake Factory
3.2486 of 5 stars
$101.14
+13.6%
$77.44
-23.4%
+70.9%$4.42B$3.75B27.4148,400
LOCO
El Pollo Loco
2.6335 of 5 stars
$16.53
+1.3%
$14.88
-10.0%
+65.3%$496.72M$497.05M16.874,034
PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
2.5938 of 5 stars
$10.25
-1.3%
$19.33
+88.6%
-60.5%$361.46M$2.09BN/A23,610
TXRH
Texas Roadhouse
4.6744 of 5 stars
$209.16
+2.1%
$194.90
-6.8%
+14.4%$13.46B$5.88B33.41101,000

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