Brinker International (NYSE:EAT – Get Free Report) and J d Wetherspoon (OTCMKTS:JDWPY – Get Free Report) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability and risk.
Volatility & Risk
Brinker International has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, J d Wetherspoon has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Brinker International and J d Wetherspoon”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Brinker International | $5.38 billion | 1.16 | $383.10 million | $10.20 | 14.32 |
| J d Wetherspoon | $2.76 billion | 0.36 | $88.36 million | N/A | N/A |
Brinker International has higher revenue and earnings than J d Wetherspoon.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Brinker International and J d Wetherspoon, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Brinker International | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 2.67 |
| J d Wetherspoon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Brinker International presently has a consensus price target of $185.11, suggesting a potential upside of 26.71%. Given Brinker International’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Brinker International is more favorable than J d Wetherspoon.
Profitability
This table compares Brinker International and J d Wetherspoon’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Brinker International | 8.07% | 123.22% | 16.94% |
| J d Wetherspoon | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
Brinker International beats J d Wetherspoon on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Brinker International
Brinker International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership, development, operation, and franchising of casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates and franchises Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant brands. The company also operates virtual brands, It's Just Wings. Brinker International, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
About J d Wetherspoon
J D Wetherspoon plc owns and operates pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Watford, the United Kingdom.
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