Brinker International Inc (EAT)

Fixed asset turnover

Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 23, 2020
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,384,200 5,130,500 4,825,700 4,541,600 4,415,100 4,282,400 4,245,300 4,190,200 4,133,200 4,079,200 3,976,400 3,883,200 3,804,100 3,791,200 3,639,200 3,474,100 3,358,400 3,089,900 3,001,600 2,804,100
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 2,014,900 1,975,600 1,966,900 1,931,800 808,300 819,800 826,900 823,100 816,700 818,400 1,935,500 799,400 1,782,200 751,600 765,900 765,900
Fixed asset turnover 2.55 2.44 2.31 2.17 5.11 4.98 4.81 4.72 4.66 4.63 1.88 4.35 1.88 4.11 3.92 3.66

June 30, 2025 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $5,384,200K ÷ $—K
= —

The analysis of Brinker International Inc.'s fixed asset turnover ratio over the specified periods reveals notable fluctuations indicative of the company's operational and asset utilization efficiencies.

Between December 23, 2020, and March 31, 2021, the ratio experienced an upward trend, rising from 3.66 to 4.11, suggesting an improvement in sales generated per dollar of fixed assets, possibly due to enhanced operational efficiency or better asset management. However, this positive momentum was interrupted by a substantial decline to 1.88 by June 30, 2021, indicating a decrease in sales relative to fixed assets, which could reflect operational challenges, asset underutilization, or strategic asset investments not immediately translating into sales.

From September 30, 2021, onwards, the ratio rebounded sharply to 4.35, and subsequently continued its upward trajectory through March 31, 2022, reaching 4.63, then slightly increasing to 4.66 by June 30, 2022, and further to 4.72 in September 2022, culminating at 4.81 at the end of 2022. This consistent increase suggests an ongoing trend of improving asset utilization efficiency or increased sales volumes in relation to fixed assets during this period.

The ratio persisted at elevated levels into March 2023 and June 2023, at 4.98 and 5.11 respectively, indicating sustained operational efficiency or sales growth relative to fixed assets. However, a sharp decline occurred by September 30, 2023, where the ratio dropped to 2.17, nearly halving compared to earlier peaks, potentially reflecting asset underutilization, operational disruptions, or strategic investments that have yet to yield increased sales. Subsequently, the ratio showed gradual recovery, reaching 2.44 by December 2024 and 2.55 in March 2025, but remained below the earlier high levels, which may suggest ongoing challenges or a period of strategic asset deployment.

Overall, the fixed asset turnover ratios exhibit a pattern of significant variability, characterized by periods of strong efficiency followed by notable declines. These fluctuations imply that Brinker International Inc.'s ability to generate sales from its fixed assets has been inconsistent, possibly influenced by macroeconomic factors, strategic corporate decisions, or industry-specific conditions affecting operational performance.