Wingstop [WING] vs Brinker [EAT] Detailed Stock Comparison
Wingstop
NASDAQ
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Brinker
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Wingstop wins in 8 metrics, Brinker wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Brinker appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Wingstop | Brinker | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 55.25 | 21.18 | Brinker |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -13.40 | 26.11 | Wingstop |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -1.85 | 663.67 | Wingstop |
| PEG Ratio | 25.97 | 24.57 | Brinker |
| EV/EBITDA | 51.65 | 12.30 | Brinker |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 25.61% | 6.50% | Wingstop |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 26.83% | 11.64% | Wingstop |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 26.83% | 11.64% | Wingstop |
| Return on Equity | -16.09% | 314.08% | Brinker |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 18.93% | 12.21% | Wingstop |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $105.68M | $223.00M | Brinker |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -17.75% | 111.44% | Brinker |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 13.80 | 1.32 | Brinker |
| Enterprise Value | $10.28B | $8.47B | Wingstop |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 15.35 | 1.65 | Brinker |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.41% | 19.57% | Wingstop |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $23 | $115 | Brinker |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.99 | $7.19 | Brinker |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.81 | 1.70 | Brinker |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Wingstop vs Brinker Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | 4.26% | -1.34% | 3.59% | 3.49% | 40.52% | 13.79% |
| Brinker | -1.17% | -4.91% | -6.76% | 0.94% | -1.74% | 9.25% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | -17.75% | 187.01% | 101.57% | 1,072.57% | 985.94% | 985.94% |
| Brinker | 111.44% | 470.13% | 229.75% | 177.29% | 804.93% | 489.34% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Wingstop vs Brinker
| Metric | WING | EAT |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.24B | $6.77B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 709,100 | 1,298,170 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 800,493 | 1,362,797 |
| Last Close | $332.34 | $150.40 |
| 52 Week Range | $204.00 - $433.86 | $68.35 - $192.22 |
| % from 52W High | -23.40% | -21.76% |
| All-Time High | $433.86 (Sep 23, 2024) | $192.22 (Feb 03, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -23.40% | -21.76% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.12% | 0.27% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.03% | 1.45% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.26% | 0.07% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.16% | 3.14% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -1.85 | 663.67 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-24.57 | $5.83 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.16 | $0.39 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $108.65M | $634.50M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $59.06M | $315.92M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.38 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Wingstop vs Brinker
| Metric | WING | EAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 55.25 | 21.18 |
| Forward P/E | 71.94 | 24.57 |
| PEG Ratio | 25.97 | 24.57 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 13.80 | 1.32 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -13.40 | 26.11 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.24B | $6.77B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.28B | $8.47B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 15.35 | 1.65 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 51.65 | 12.30 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.81 | 1.70 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-24.57 | $5.83 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Wingstop vs Brinker
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WING | EAT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $171.09M | $1.43B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $88.63M | $1.15B |
| Gross Profit | $82.46M | $278.90M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $44.80M | $165.90M |
| EBITDA | $51.02M | $216.80M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $123.19M | $143.80M |
| Income Tax | $30.93M | $24.70M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $92.27M | $119.10M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WING | EAT |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $251.38M | $17.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $324.26M | $189.10M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $91.01M | $667.60M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.26B | $1.58B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-714.98M | $259.00M |
| Retained Earnings | $-719.31M | $79.50M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $155.43M | $1.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WING | EAT |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $119.51M | $193.30M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-8.02M | $-79.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $17.27M | $132.40M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-284.20M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-120.77M | $-1.10M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WING | EAT |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.87M | 5.30M |
| Short Ratio | 2.41 | 3.88 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 709,100 | 1,298,170 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 800,493 | 1,362,797 |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.66M | 45.00M |
| Float Shares | 27.77M | 43.78M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.17% | 1.05% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Wingstop vs Brinker
| Metric | WING | EAT |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.38 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.01 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.10% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.02 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | N/A |