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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CBRL - US22410J1060 - Common Stock

27.09 USD
+1.12 (+4.31%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:15:56 PM
27.13 USD
+0.04 (+0.15%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:15:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CBRL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CBRL against 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CBRL while its profitability can be described as average. CBRL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CBRL was profitable.
CBRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CBRL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CBRL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CBRL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCBRL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

CBRL has a Return On Assets (2.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.05%, CBRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.86%, CBRL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.64%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.15%
ROE 10.05%
ROIC 3.86%
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)4.98%
ROE(3y)13.27%
ROE(5y)20.79%
ROIC(3y)4.46%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
CBRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCBRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CBRL has a Profit Margin (1.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CBRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CBRL has a Operating Margin of 2.16%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBRL underperforms 73.48% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CBRL has a better Gross Margin (68.97%) than 84.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CBRL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.16%
PM (TTM) 1.33%
GM 68.97%
OM growth 3Y-22.79%
OM growth 5Y-1.08%
PM growth 3Y-30.9%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
CBRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCBRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CBRL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CBRL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CBRL has less shares outstanding
CBRL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CBRL Yearly Shares OutstandingCBRL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
CBRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCBRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

CBRL has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. This is not the best score and indicates that CBRL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.06, CBRL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.11. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CBRL would need 8.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CBRL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.11) than 67.42% of its industry peers.
CBRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CBRL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 64.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 8.11
Altman-Z 2.06
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.96%
CBRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCBRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.50 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CBRL (0.50) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.21 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.21, CBRL is doing worse than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.5
Quick Ratio 0.21
CBRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCBRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CBRL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.78%.
CBRL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.47% yearly.
CBRL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.37%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.78%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-24.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-2.95%

3.2 Future

CBRL is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CBRL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-70.09%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CBRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCBRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
CBRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCBRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CBRL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.60.
92.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CBRL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CBRL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.75 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CBRL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CBRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, CBRL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE 28.75
CBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBRL is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CBRL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CBRL is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.1
EV/EBITDA 5.31
CBRL Per share dataCBRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as CBRL's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CBRL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of CBRL has falen by -50.20%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
CBRL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.24. CBRL pays more dividend than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of CBRL decreases each year by -23.48%.
CBRL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CBRL Yearly Dividends per shareCBRL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

CBRL pays out 49.80% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CBRL's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP49.8%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
CBRL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCBRL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M
CBRL Dividend Payout.CBRL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CBRL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY

NASDAQ:CBRL (11/21/2025, 8:15:56 PM)

After market: 27.13 +0.04 (+0.15%)

27.09

+1.12 (+4.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)09-17 2025-09-17/amc
Earnings (Next)12-08 2025-12-08/bmo
Inst Owners116.96%
Inst Owner Change-5.34%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change1.37%
Market Cap603.29M
Revenue(TTM)3.48B
Net Income(TTM)46.38M
Analysts50.67
Price Target47.3 (74.6%)
Short Float %24.28%
Short Ratio3.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.48%
DP49.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)41.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(2)91.37%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)34.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(4)91.37%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)15.03%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)8.7%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)7.03%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)-1.33%
PT rev (3m)-15.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-248.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-72.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE 28.75
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 10.1
P/OCF 2.76
P/B 1.31
P/tB 1.38
EV/EBITDA 5.31
EPS(TTM)3.15
EY11.63%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)2.68
FCFY9.9%
OCF(TTM)9.83
OCFY36.28%
SpS156.43
BVpS20.73
TBVpS19.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number38.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.15%
ROE 10.05%
ROCE 4.89%
ROIC 3.86%
ROICexc 3.96%
ROICexgc 4.03%
OM 2.16%
PM (TTM) 1.33%
GM 68.97%
FCFM 1.72%
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)4.98%
ROE(3y)13.27%
ROE(5y)20.79%
ROIC(3y)4.46%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
ROICexc(3y)4.53%
ROICexc(5y)5.42%
ROICexgc(3y)4.6%
ROICexgc(5y)5.51%
ROCE(3y)5.64%
ROCE(5y)6.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.67%
OM growth 3Y-22.79%
OM growth 5Y-1.08%
PM growth 3Y-30.9%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 8.11
Debt/EBITDA 1.7
Cap/Depr 130.19%
Cap/Sales 4.57%
Interest Coverage 4.35
Cash Conversion 110.93%
Profit Quality 128.84%
Current Ratio 0.5
Quick Ratio 0.21
Altman-Z 2.06
F-Score7
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)122.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.5%
Profit Quality(3y)117.63%
Profit Quality(5y)104.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.78%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-24.49%
EPS Next Y-70.09%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-2.95%
Revenue Next Year-2.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.12%
EBIT growth 5Y5.51%
EBIT Next Year93.36%
EBIT Next 3Y34.77%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y46.87%
FCF growth 3Y-17.63%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y29.54%
OCF growth 3Y2.17%
OCF growth 5Y6.34%

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY / CBRL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CBRL.


Can you provide the valuation status for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY?

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY?

The financial health rating of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CBRL stock?

The dividend rating of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.8%.