Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) EV/EBITDA Ratio: 15.82x
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.82x is in line with its 5-year average of 15.49x, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.31x–25.85x).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 1.24% above its 12-month average of 15.63x.
DRI EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart
DRI Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart
DRI Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart
DRI EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics
EV/EBITDA RATIO
15.82x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM
15.63x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y
14.92x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y
14.89x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y
13.83x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y
12.39x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y
11.08x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.24%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+6.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+14.38%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+27.66%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+42.80%
DRI Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EV/EBITDA RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 15.82x | 15.63x | 14.92x | 14.89x |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 18.95x | 17.32x | 13.92x | 13.34x |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 9.20x | 8.99x | 9.36x | 8.34x |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 18.93x | 17.63x | 20.00x | 20.00x |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 11.73x | 14.38x | 12.53x | 13.70x |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | N/A | 14.57x | 10.69x | 10.87x |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $17.75B | 13.31x | 23.23x | 27.27x | 27.27x |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.22B | 24.35x | 19.71x | 15.74x | 13.98x |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.28B | 9.41x | 11.55x | 13.64x | 164.85x |
EV/EBITDA vs. its own history
At 15.8, EV/EBITDA is richer than usual, sitting higher than 88% of its 20-year history.
20-year low
4.3
median
11.4
20-year high
331.0
Darden Restaurants, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition
EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)
Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ
- What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The EV/EBITDA ratio for DRI stock is 15.82x.
- Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.82x is in line with its 5-year average of 15.49x, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.31x–25.85x).
- What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for DRI stock is 15.63x.
- What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for DRI stock is 14.92x.
- What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for DRI stock is 14.89x.
- What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for DRI stock is 13.83x.
- What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for DRI stock is 12.39x.
- What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for DRI stock is 11.08x.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio History
| DATE | EV/EBITDA RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 15.82x |
| 2026-06-17 | 15.69x |
| 2026-06-16 | 15.55x |
| 2026-06-15 | 15.54x |
| 2026-06-12 | 15.70x |
| 2026-06-11 | 15.66x |
| 2026-06-10 | 15.23x |
| 2026-06-09 | 15.07x |
| 2026-06-08 | 14.77x |
| 2026-06-05 | 14.90x |
| 2026-06-04 | 14.62x |
| 2026-06-03 | 14.91x |
| 2026-06-02 | 14.91x |
| 2026-06-01 | 15.13x |
| 2026-05-29 | 15.25x |
| 2026-05-28 | 15.28x |
| 2026-05-27 | 15.37x |
| 2026-05-26 | 15.24x |
| 2026-05-22 | 15.22x |
| 2026-05-21 | 14.84x |
| 2026-05-20 | 14.85x |
| 2026-05-19 | 14.64x |
| 2026-05-18 | 14.64x |
| 2026-05-15 | 14.77x |
| 2026-05-14 | 14.69x |
| 2026-05-13 | 14.58x |
| 2026-05-12 | 14.96x |
| 2026-05-11 | 14.76x |
| 2026-05-08 | 14.79x |
| 2026-05-07 | 14.72x |
| 2026-05-06 | 14.75x |
| 2026-05-05 | 14.68x |
| 2026-05-04 | 14.54x |
| 2026-05-01 | 14.70x |
| 2026-04-30 | 15.04x |
| 2026-04-29 | 14.79x |
| 2026-04-28 | 14.80x |
| 2026-04-27 | 14.93x |
| 2026-04-24 | 15.07x |
| 2026-04-23 | 15.15x |
| 2026-04-22 | 15.00x |
| 2026-04-21 | 14.83x |
| 2026-04-20 | 15.12x |
| 2026-04-17 | 15.08x |
| 2026-04-16 | 14.81x |
| 2026-04-15 | 14.99x |
| 2026-04-14 | 14.89x |
| 2026-04-13 | 14.53x |
| 2026-04-10 | 14.56x |
| 2026-04-09 | 14.79x |
| 2026-04-08 | 14.75x |
| 2026-04-07 | 14.45x |
| 2026-04-06 | 14.81x |
| 2026-04-02 | 14.79x |
| 2026-04-01 | 14.60x |
| 2026-03-31 | 14.77x |
| 2026-03-30 | 14.72x |
| 2026-03-27 | 14.56x |
| 2026-03-26 | 15.05x |
| 2026-03-25 | 15.22x |
| 2026-03-24 | 15.15x |
| 2026-03-23 | 14.88x |
| 2026-03-20 | 15.30x |
| 2026-03-19 | 15.39x |
| 2026-03-18 | 15.16x |
| 2026-03-17 | 15.35x |
| 2026-03-16 | 15.52x |
| 2026-03-13 | 15.26x |
| 2026-03-12 | 15.03x |
| 2026-03-11 | 15.33x |
| 2026-03-10 | 15.33x |
| 2026-03-09 | 15.22x |
| 2026-03-06 | 15.31x |
| 2026-03-05 | 15.49x |
| 2026-03-04 | 15.33x |
| 2026-03-03 | 15.76x |
| 2026-03-02 | 15.71x |
| 2026-02-27 | 15.95x |
| 2026-02-26 | 16.01x |
| 2026-02-25 | 15.84x |
| 2026-02-24 | 15.95x |
| 2026-02-23 | 15.97x |
| 2026-02-20 | 16.15x |
| 2026-02-19 | 15.90x |
| 2026-02-18 | 16.10x |
| 2026-02-17 | 16.24x |
| 2026-02-13 | 15.81x |
| 2026-02-12 | 15.89x |
| 2026-02-11 | 15.89x |
| 2026-02-10 | 15.73x |
| 2026-02-09 | 16.20x |
| 2026-02-06 | 16.09x |
| 2026-02-05 | 15.93x |
| 2026-02-04 | 15.85x |
| 2026-02-03 | 15.45x |
| 2026-02-02 | 15.18x |
| 2026-01-30 | 15.08x |
| 2026-01-29 | 15.08x |
| 2026-01-28 | 14.91x |
| 2026-01-27 | 14.94x |
| 2026-01-26 | 14.91x |
| 2026-01-23 | 15.49x |
| 2026-01-22 | 15.43x |
| 2026-01-21 | 15.56x |
| 2026-01-20 | 15.65x |
| 2026-01-16 | 16.00x |
| 2026-01-15 | 15.98x |
| 2026-01-14 | 15.59x |
| 2026-01-13 | 15.51x |
| 2026-01-12 | 15.69x |
| 2026-01-09 | 15.26x |
| 2026-01-08 | 15.27x |
| 2026-01-07 | 15.11x |
| 2026-01-06 | 15.14x |
| 2026-01-05 | 14.68x |
| 2026-01-02 | 14.36x |
| 2025-12-31 | 14.17x |
| 2025-12-30 | 14.22x |
| 2025-12-29 | 15.47x |
| 2025-12-26 | 15.56x |
| 2025-12-24 | 15.65x |
| 2025-12-23 | 15.47x |
| 2025-12-22 | 15.61x |
| 2025-12-19 | 15.65x |
| 2025-12-18 | 15.83x |
| 2025-12-17 | 15.63x |
| 2025-12-16 | 15.39x |
| 2025-12-15 | 15.44x |
| 2025-12-12 | 15.19x |
| 2025-12-11 | 15.25x |
| 2025-12-10 | 14.99x |
| 2025-12-09 | 14.87x |
| 2025-12-08 | 15.04x |
| 2025-12-05 | 14.91x |
| 2025-12-04 | 14.82x |
| 2025-12-03 | 14.88x |
| 2025-12-02 | 14.72x |
| 2025-12-01 | 14.68x |
| 2025-11-28 | 15.02x |
| 2025-11-26 | 15.05x |
| 2025-11-25 | 15.00x |
| 2025-11-24 | 14.64x |
| 2025-11-21 | 14.72x |
| 2025-11-20 | 14.39x |
| 2025-11-19 | 14.44x |
| 2025-11-18 | 14.50x |
| 2025-11-17 | 14.55x |
| 2025-11-14 | 14.67x |
| 2025-11-13 | 14.77x |
| 2025-11-12 | 14.78x |
| 2025-11-11 | 14.53x |
| 2025-11-10 | 14.66x |
| 2025-11-07 | 14.93x |
| 2025-11-06 | 14.90x |
| 2025-11-05 | 15.05x |
| 2025-11-04 | 15.06x |
| 2025-11-03 | 14.90x |
| 2025-10-31 | 15.06x |
| 2025-10-30 | 14.94x |
| 2025-10-29 | 15.19x |
| 2025-10-28 | 15.13x |
| 2025-10-27 | 15.27x |
| 2025-10-24 | 15.34x |
| 2025-10-23 | 15.44x |
| 2025-10-22 | 15.50x |
| 2025-10-21 | 15.50x |
| 2025-10-20 | 15.53x |
| 2025-10-17 | 15.55x |
| 2025-10-16 | 15.50x |
| 2025-10-15 | 15.56x |
| 2025-10-14 | 15.47x |
| 2025-10-13 | 15.35x |
| 2025-10-10 | 15.12x |
| 2025-10-09 | 15.46x |
| 2025-10-08 | 15.53x |
| 2025-10-07 | 15.75x |
| 2025-10-06 | 15.86x |
| 2025-10-03 | 15.85x |
| 2025-10-02 | 15.87x |
| 2025-10-01 | 15.80x |
| 2025-09-30 | 15.68x |
| 2025-09-29 | 15.84x |
| 2025-09-26 | 15.54x |
| 2025-09-25 | 15.67x |
| 2025-09-24 | 15.65x |
| 2025-09-23 | 15.64x |
| 2025-09-22 | 15.56x |
| 2025-09-19 | 15.53x |
| 2025-09-18 | 16.03x |
| 2025-09-17 | 17.03x |
| 2025-09-16 | 17.11x |
| 2025-09-15 | 17.25x |
| 2025-09-12 | 17.27x |
| 2025-09-11 | 17.32x |
| 2025-09-10 | 17.20x |
| 2025-09-09 | 17.23x |
| 2025-09-08 | 17.16x |
| 2025-09-05 | 17.12x |
| 2025-09-04 | 17.12x |
| 2025-09-03 | 17.00x |
| 2025-09-02 | 16.99x |
| 2025-08-29 | 16.92x |
| 2025-08-28 | 16.90x |
| 2025-08-27 | 16.88x |
| 2025-08-26 | 16.86x |
| 2025-08-25 | 16.81x |
| 2025-08-22 | 17.02x |
| 2025-08-21 | 16.89x |
| 2025-08-20 | 16.95x |
| 2025-08-19 | 16.98x |
| 2025-08-18 | 16.82x |
| 2025-08-15 | 16.94x |
| 2025-08-14 | 16.86x |
| 2025-08-13 | 16.92x |
| 2025-08-12 | 16.81x |
| 2025-08-11 | 16.58x |
| 2025-08-08 | 16.61x |
| 2025-08-07 | 16.90x |
| 2025-08-06 | 16.81x |
| 2025-08-05 | 16.75x |
| 2025-08-04 | 16.79x |
| 2025-08-01 | 16.70x |
| 2025-07-31 | 16.59x |
| 2025-07-30 | 16.69x |
| 2025-07-29 | 16.66x |
| 2025-07-28 | 16.68x |
| 2025-07-25 | 16.77x |
| 2025-07-24 | 16.66x |
| 2025-07-23 | 17.02x |
| 2025-07-22 | 17.06x |
| 2025-07-21 | 16.91x |
| 2025-07-18 | 17.08x |
| 2025-07-17 | 16.15x |
| 2025-07-16 | 16.22x |
| 2025-07-15 | 16.12x |
| 2025-07-14 | 16.30x |
| 2025-07-11 | 16.29x |
| 2025-07-10 | 16.51x |
| 2025-07-09 | 16.70x |
| 2025-07-08 | 16.81x |
| 2025-07-07 | 16.71x |
| 2025-07-03 | 16.98x |
| 2025-07-02 | 16.92x |
| 2025-07-01 | 16.94x |
| 2025-06-30 | 16.83x |
| 2025-06-27 | 16.72x |
| 2025-06-26 | 16.71x |
| 2025-06-25 | 16.80x |
| 2025-06-24 | 17.01x |
| 2025-06-23 | 17.05x |
| 2025-06-20 | 17.32x |
| 2025-06-18 | 17.13x |
| 2025-06-17 | 17.26x |
| 2025-06-16 | 17.26x |
| 2025-06-13 | 16.80x |
| 2025-06-12 | 16.82x |
| 2025-06-11 | 16.81x |
| 2025-06-10 | 16.72x |
| 2025-06-09 | 16.94x |
| 2025-06-06 | 16.81x |
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About Darden Restaurants, Inc.
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. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Ricardo Cardenas