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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

26.85 USD
+1.45 (+5.71%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:04:06 PM
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After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:04:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

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 has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CBRL does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years CBRL has been profitable.
CBRL had a positive operating cash flow in each 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

CBRL has a Return On Assets (0.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CBRL has a Return On Equity of 3.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: CBRL outperforms 60.15% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.93%, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 66.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.79%
ROE 3.94%
ROIC 1.93%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.49%, CBRL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.60% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CBRL has a Operating Margin of 1.11%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBRL underperforms 75.19% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CBRL has a Gross Margin of 68.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CBRL outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.11%
PM (TTM) 0.49%
GM 68.84%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CBRL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CBRL has more shares outstanding
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 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 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 1.97. 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 1.97, CBRL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL has a debt to FCF ratio of 38.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CBRL would need 38.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CBRL (38.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CBRL (0.93) is better than 60.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 38.79
Altman-Z 1.97
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC7.09%
CBRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCBRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

CBRL has a Current Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CBRL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.51, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 73.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CBRL has a Quick Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CBRL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CBRL (0.16) is worse than 92.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.16
CBRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCBRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CBRL have decreased strongly by -46.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CBRL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.47% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CBRL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.61% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CBRL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.74%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-264.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.61%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.67%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CBRL will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -25.06% on average per year.
CBRL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-131.84%
EPS Next 2Y-46.01%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.01%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CBRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCBRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CBRL is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.70.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CBRL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CBRL is cheaper than 82.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.60. CBRL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
CBRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.24.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CBRL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. CBRL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.7
Fwd PE 29.24
CBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

86.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CBRL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CBRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.15
EV/EBITDA 6.86
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 earnings are expected to decrease with -25.06% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y-46.01%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CBRL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.79%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of CBRL dropped by -39.24% 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 rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.66. CBRL pays more dividend than 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.79%

5.2 History

The dividend of CBRL decreases each year by -23.48%.
CBRL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

137.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CBRL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of CBRL has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP137.54%
EPS Next 2Y-46.01%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%
CBRL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCBRL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/2/2026, 8:04:06 PM)

After market: 26.85 0 (0%)

26.85

+1.45 (+5.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/amc
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09/bmo
Inst Owners107.54%
Inst Owner Change-5.3%
Ins Owners0.97%
Ins Owner Change-6.57%
Market Cap597.95M
Revenue(TTM)3.44B
Net Income(TTM)16.91M
Analysts50.67
Price Target32 (19.18%)
Short Float %23.2%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.79%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.48%
DP137.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(2)8.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(4)91.37%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)20.14%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)11.05%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)7.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.4%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.81%
PT rev (1m)-32.34%
PT rev (3m)-43.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-141.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-122.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-206.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-171.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.7
Fwd PE 29.24
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 42.15
P/OCF 3.52
P/B 1.39
P/tB 1.48
EV/EBITDA 6.86
EPS(TTM)1.96
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)0.92
Fwd EY3.42%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY2.37%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY28.41%
SpS154.28
BVpS19.25
TBVpS18.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.19
Graham Number29.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.79%
ROE 3.94%
ROCE 2.44%
ROIC 1.93%
ROICexc 1.94%
ROICexgc 1.97%
OM 1.11%
PM (TTM) 0.49%
GM 68.84%
FCFM 0.41%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 38.79
Debt/EBITDA 2.49
Cap/Depr 126.27%
Cap/Sales 4.53%
Interest Coverage 2.81
Cash Conversion 105.32%
Profit Quality 83.88%
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.16
Altman-Z 1.97
F-Score6
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC0.27
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)-46.74%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-264.44%
EPS Next Y-131.84%
EPS Next 2Y-46.01%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.61%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.67%
Revenue Next Year-5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-45.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.12%
EBIT growth 5Y5.51%
EBIT Next Year2.25%
EBIT Next 3Y28.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-86.53%
FCF growth 3Y-17.63%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-27.8%
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 3 / 10 to CBRL.


What is the valuation status for CBRL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is 13.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CBRL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is expected to decline by -131.84% in the next year.