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

Should you buy Brinker International stock or one of its competitors? Brinker International's main competitors and comparable companies include Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), El Pollo Loco (LOCO), Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), and Wingstop (WING). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "restaurants" industry.

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 business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

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$3.88B1.24$148.43M$3.6926.21
Brinker International$5.81B1.46$487M$10.8918.69

Cheesecake Factory currently has a consensus price target of $85.47, indicating a potential downside of 11.64%. Brinker International has a consensus price target of $243.30, indicating a potential upside of 19.56%. Given Brinker International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.39% compared to Cheesecake Factory's net margin of 4.61%. Brinker International's return on equity of 122.35% 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 8.39%122.35%17.42%

Cheesecake Factory has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

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, Brinker International had 6 more articles in the media than Cheesecake Factory. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Brinker International and 10 mentions for Cheesecake Factory. Cheesecake Factory's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Brinker International's score of 0.69 indicating that Cheesecake Factory is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Brinker International beats Cheesecake Factory on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brinker International compare to El Pollo Loco?

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

81.3% of El Pollo Loco shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of El Pollo Loco 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

El Pollo Loco has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.39% compared to El Pollo Loco's net margin of 6.96%. Brinker International's return on equity of 122.35% beat El Pollo Loco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
El Pollo Loco6.96% 10.87% 5.32%
Brinker International 8.39%122.35%17.42%

In the previous week, Brinker International had 14 more articles in the media than El Pollo Loco. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Brinker International and 2 mentions for El Pollo Loco. El Pollo Loco's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Brinker International's score of 0.69 indicating that El Pollo Loco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

El Pollo Loco presently has a consensus target price of $16.13, indicating a potential upside of 11.13%. Brinker International has a consensus target price of $243.30, indicating a potential upside of 19.56%. 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
El Pollo Loco
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

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
El Pollo Loco$490.05M0.90$26.49M$1.1712.40
Brinker International$5.81B1.46$487M$10.8918.69

Summary

Brinker International beats El Pollo Loco on 13 of the 17 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 consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

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$2.10B0.11-$48.70M-$1.89N/A
Brinker International$5.81B1.46$487M$10.8918.69

Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a beta of 1.82, suggesting that its stock price is 82% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment presently has a consensus target price of $17.33, indicating a potential upside of 152.67%. Brinker International has a consensus target price of $243.30, indicating a potential upside of 19.56%. Given Dave & Buster's Entertainment's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly 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
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

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

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.39% compared to Dave & Buster's Entertainment's net margin of -3.09%. Brinker International's return on equity of 122.35% 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 8.39%122.35%17.42%

In the previous week, Dave & Buster's Entertainment had 9 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Dave & Buster's Entertainment and 16 mentions for Brinker International. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Dave & Buster's Entertainment's score of 0.32 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
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Brinker International
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Brinker International beats Dave & Buster's Entertainment on 11 of the 16 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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Brinker International had 9 more articles in the media than Texas Roadhouse. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Brinker International and 7 mentions for Texas Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Brinker International's score of 0.69 indicating that Texas Roadhouse is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Brinker International has a net margin of 8.39% compared to Texas Roadhouse's net margin of 6.63%. Brinker International's return on equity of 122.35% beat Texas Roadhouse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Texas Roadhouse6.63% 27.20% 11.75%
Brinker International 8.39%122.35%17.42%

Texas Roadhouse presently has a consensus target price of $209.40, indicating a potential upside of 23.41%. Brinker International has a consensus target price of $243.30, indicating a potential upside of 19.56%. Given Texas Roadhouse's higher possible upside, research 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)
12 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Brinker International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

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

Texas Roadhouse has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brinker International has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Brinker International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Texas Roadhouse. 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$6.23B1.79$405.55M$6.2527.15
Brinker International$5.81B1.46$487M$10.8918.69

Summary

Brinker International beats Texas Roadhouse on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brinker International compare to Wingstop?

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) and Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) 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 media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Brinker International currently has a consensus price target of $243.30, suggesting a potential upside of 19.56%. Wingstop has a consensus price target of $240.33, suggesting a potential upside of 138.33%. Given Wingstop's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Wingstop 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)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Wingstop
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

In the previous week, Wingstop had 7 more articles in the media than Brinker International. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Wingstop and 16 mentions for Brinker International. Brinker International's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Wingstop's score of 0.27 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
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Wingstop
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Wingstop has a net margin of 16.15% compared to Brinker International's net margin of 8.39%. Brinker International's return on equity of 122.35% beat Wingstop's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brinker International8.39% 122.35% 17.42%
Wingstop 16.15%-16.31%18.05%

Brinker International has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wingstop has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its stock price is 79% 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
Brinker International$5.81B1.46$487M$10.8918.69
Wingstop$696.85M3.94$174.27M$4.2123.95

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 InternationalHotels, Restaurants & Leisure IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.50B$7.51B$12.41B$23.10B
Dividend YieldN/A3.90%58.24%3.58%
P/E Ratio18.6921.2544.2728.43
Price / Sales1.46339.6091.6188.63
Price / Cash13.0221.6718.4919.47
Price / Book19.664.514.034.71
Net Income$487M$262.26M$445.74M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-8.71%-2.83%-2.41%-2.41%
1 Month Performance-14.29%-6.69%-5.07%-4.27%
1 Year Performance33.12%-8.23%-7.38%8.87%

Brinker International Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EAT
Brinker International
4.1258 of 5 stars
$203.50
-5.0%
$243.30
+19.6%
+39.9%$8.50B$5.81B18.6985,003
CAKE
Cheesecake Factory
3.2089 of 5 stars
$108.57
+0.2%
$83.47
-23.1%
+86.0%$5.39B$3.75B29.4248,400
LOCO
El Pollo Loco
3.3083 of 5 stars
$15.35
+2.4%
$16.13
+5.0%
+51.2%$456.19M$490.05M13.124,034
PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
1.9736 of 5 stars
$9.34
+10.5%
$19.33
+107.0%
-64.2%$293.96M$2.10BN/A23,610
TXRH
Texas Roadhouse
4.9763 of 5 stars
$190.88
-0.4%
$208.48
+9.2%
+8.7%$12.57B$6.23B30.54101,000

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