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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CBRL - US22410J1060 - Common Stock

43.5 USD
-2.3 (-5.02%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 5:20:02 PM
43.5983 USD
+0.1 (+0.23%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 5:20:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall CBRL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CBRL against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CBRL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CBRL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CBRL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CBRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
CBRL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CBRL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

CBRL's Return On Assets of 2.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 49.62% of its industry peers.
CBRL has a better Return On Equity (12.31%) than 70.68% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Return On Invested Capital of 3.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL is outperformed by 60.15% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 15.68%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 12.31%
ROIC 3.55%
ROA(3y)4.04%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)18.52%
ROE(5y)17.23%
ROIC(3y)5.42%
ROIC(5y)4.91%
CBRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCBRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CBRL has a Profit Margin of 1.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBRL underperforms 61.65% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CBRL has a worse Operating Margin (2.20%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.00%, CBRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CBRL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.2%
PM (TTM) 1.65%
GM 69%
OM growth 3Y-26.5%
OM growth 5Y-25.62%
PM growth 3Y-49.25%
PM growth 5Y-30.5%
GM growth 3Y-0.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
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 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.
There is no outstanding debt for CBRL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CBRL Yearly Shares OutstandingCBRL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

CBRL has an Altman-Z score of 2.34. 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.
CBRL has a better Altman-Z score (2.34) than 61.65% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CBRL is 19.53, which is on the high side as it means it would take CBRL, 19.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CBRL (19.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CBRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CBRL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 60.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 19.53
Altman-Z 2.34
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC8.35%
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CBRL's Current ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL is outperformed by 64.66% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.26 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.26, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 89.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.26
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 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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.78%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-24.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-2.95%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CBRL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.17%
EPS Next 2Y12.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable.
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 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 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.81, which indicates a correct valuation of CBRL.
CBRL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CBRL is cheaper than 82.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.77, which indicates a correct valuation of CBRL.
77.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CBRL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CBRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.81
Fwd PE 12.77
CBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBRL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CBRL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.66
EV/EBITDA 7.63
CBRL Per share dataCBRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CBRL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CBRL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y12.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.02%, CBRL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of CBRL dropped by -27.01% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
CBRL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.93.
CBRL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of CBRL decreases each year by -8.25%.
CBRL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.25%
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

80.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CBRL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP80.31%
EPS Next 2Y12.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 0 100M -100M 200M
CBRL Dividend Payout.CBRL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CBRL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY

NASDAQ:CBRL (9/19/2025, 5:20:02 PM)

After market: 43.5983 +0.1 (+0.23%)

43.5

-2.3 (-5.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)09-17 2025-09-17/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners105.91%
Inst Owner Change76.14%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change12.08%
Market Cap968.75M
Analysts50.67
Price Target56.54 (29.98%)
Short Float %24.61%
Short Ratio4.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.02%
Yearly Dividend5.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.25%
DP80.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date07-18 2025-07-18 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)58.03%
Min EPS beat(2)24.7%
Max EPS beat(2)91.37%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)33.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.74%
Max EPS beat(4)91.37%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)17.28%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)10.41%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)7.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.61%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.73%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.87%
PT rev (1m)0.52%
PT rev (3m)16.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.81
Fwd PE 12.77
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 38.66
P/OCF 5.2
P/B 2.06
P/tB 2.18
EV/EBITDA 7.63
EPS(TTM)3.15
EY7.24%
EPS(NY)3.41
Fwd EY7.83%
FCF(TTM)1.13
FCFY2.59%
OCF(TTM)8.36
OCFY19.22%
SpS157.61
BVpS21.07
TBVpS19.98
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)1.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 12.31%
ROCE 4.5%
ROIC 3.55%
ROICexc 3.57%
ROICexgc 3.62%
OM 2.2%
PM (TTM) 1.65%
GM 69%
FCFM 0.71%
ROA(3y)4.04%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)18.52%
ROE(5y)17.23%
ROIC(3y)5.42%
ROIC(5y)4.91%
ROICexc(3y)5.52%
ROICexc(5y)5.18%
ROICexgc(3y)5.6%
ROICexgc(5y)5.26%
ROCE(3y)6.86%
ROCE(5y)6.21%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.93%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-29.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y-29.45%
OM growth 3Y-26.5%
OM growth 5Y-25.62%
PM growth 3Y-49.25%
PM growth 5Y-30.5%
GM growth 3Y-0.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 19.53
Debt/EBITDA 2.49
Cap/Depr 135.01%
Cap/Sales 4.59%
Interest Coverage 3.91
Cash Conversion 94.76%
Profit Quality 43.38%
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.26
Altman-Z 2.34
F-Score6
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)110.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.94%
Profit Quality(3y)101.71%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.78%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-24.49%
EPS Next Y8.17%
EPS Next 2Y12.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-2.95%
Revenue Next Year1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-23.78%
EBIT Next Year110.13%
EBIT Next 3Y35.94%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-79.82%
FCF growth 3Y-43.9%
FCF growth 5Y-28.94%
OCF growth 1Y-25.56%
OCF growth 3Y-17.59%
OCF growth 5Y-14.17%