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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

28.28 USD
-0.35 (-1.22%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 1:55:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CBRL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CBRL was compared to 132 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CBRL had positive earnings in the past year.
CBRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CBRL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CBRL had a positive operating cash flow.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
CBRL has a better Return On Equity (10.05%) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Return On Invested Capital of 3.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.42%.
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 of 1.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CBRL outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CBRL has a worse Operating Margin (2.16%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CBRL's Gross Margin of 68.97% is amongst the best of the industry. CBRL outperforms 85.61% 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CBRL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CBRL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CBRL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 2.07. 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 2.07, 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 64.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 8.11
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.17%
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

CBRL has a Current Ratio of 0.50. 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 Current ratio of CBRL (0.50) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CBRL has a Quick Ratio of 0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that CBRL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CBRL has a Quick ratio of 0.21. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CBRL underperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.37% in the past year.
CBRL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
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 very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -14.68% yearly.
CBRL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-70.09%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-14.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.87%
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 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 8.98.
93.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CBRL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CBRL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say CBRL is valued rather cheaply.
CBRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.01.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CBRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
CBRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 36.21.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.98
Fwd PE 30.01
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBRL is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CBRL is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.54
EV/EBITDA 5.49
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 -14.68% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-14.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%, CBRL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of CBRL has falen by -45.79%. 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 7.72. CBRL pays more dividend than 90.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.47%

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-14.68%
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 (12/2/2025, 1:55:53 PM)

28.28

-0.35 (-1.22%)

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-5.3%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change2.52%
Market Cap629.80M
Revenue(TTM)3.48B
Net Income(TTM)46.38M
Analysts50.67
Price Target47.3 (67.26%)
Short Float %21.21%
Short Ratio3.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.47%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-248.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-72.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.98
Fwd PE 30.01
P/S 0.18
P/FCF 10.54
P/OCF 2.88
P/B 1.36
P/tB 1.44
EV/EBITDA 5.49
EPS(TTM)3.15
EY11.14%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY3.33%
FCF(TTM)2.68
FCFY9.49%
OCF(TTM)9.83
OCFY34.76%
SpS156.43
BVpS20.73
TBVpS19.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.78
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 2.07
F-Score7
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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-14.68%
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 3Y0.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.12%
EBIT growth 5Y5.51%
EBIT Next Year93.36%
EBIT Next 3Y36.5%
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%.