Valuation dashboard for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) with P/E 22.52, P/B 12.86, EV/EBITDA 14.9 and dividend yield 2.66%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Cyclical companies.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants.
Where would it trade at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: fairly priced · Current P/E 22.5× · Multiples range: $188.11 · $225.28.
At the decade median (22.0×) $225 (-2%); at its sector median (18.4×) $188 (-18%). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported revenue of $13.21B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 12.9%. Net income reached $1.21B, with a 13.9% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 33.3%, operating margin 12.1%, net margin 8.8%.
At $230.61 (closing price, November 4, 2026), DRI trades at a P/E of 22.52 and an ROE of 55.90%. Market capitalisation stands at $26.1B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for DRI: debt-to-equity ratio of 3.20, current ratio of 0.30 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 22.52 |
| Price / Book | 12.86 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.9 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRI | Darden Restaurants, Inc. | $26.1B | 22.52 | 12.86 | 55.9% |
| TXRH | Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | $12.9B | 31.43 | 8.40 | 27.6% |
| CAKE | The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated | $5.7B | 27.34 | 9.40 | 41.8% |
| CAVA | CAVA Group, Inc. | $7.2B | 113.73 | 8.38 | 7.9% |
| EAT | Brinker International, Inc. | $9.2B | 19.44 | 23.21 | 123.0% |
Price
| Price | $230.61 (closing price, November 4, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $26.1B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 55.90% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 12.87% |
| Return on Assets | 8.94% |
| Gross Margin | 33.33% |
| Operating Margin | 12.14% |
| Net Margin | 8.85% |
Related companies: TXRH · CAKE · CAVA · EAT
Explore sector: Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants
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