36.7 USD
+2.84 (+8.39%)
36.49 USD
-0.21 (-0.57%)
CBRL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 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 expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
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.
- CBRL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CBRL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CBRL has a Return On Assets of 0.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CBRL outperforms 45.86% of its industry peers.
- CBRL's Return On Equity of 3.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 60.15% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CBRL (1.93%) is worse than 66.92% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.49%, CBRL is in line with its industry, 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 74.44% 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.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CBRL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CBRL is destroying value.
- CBRL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CBRL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CBRL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.03 indicates that CBRL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.03, 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 38.79, CBRL is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.93, CBRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 38.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC7.27%
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.16 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CBRL (0.16) is worse than 92.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CBRL have decreased strongly by -46.74% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- CBRL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.61%.
- CBRL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -25.06% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- Based on estimates for the next years, CBRL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.01% on average per year.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.72 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CBRL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CBRL is valued a bit cheaper than 75.19% 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 27.54.
- CBRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.97.
- CBRL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- CBRL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.71% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 57.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as CBRL's earnings are expected to decrease with -25.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y-46.01%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%, CBRL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CBRL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.32. CBRL pays more dividend than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CBRL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- CBRL pays out 137.54% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CBRL's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP137.54%
EPS Next 2Y-46.01%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/amc
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09/bmo
Inst Owners105.51%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.97%
Ins Owner Change-11.24%
Market Cap817.31M
Revenue(TTM)3.44B
Net Income(TTM)16.91M
Analysts50.67
Price Target32 (-12.81%)
Short Float %23.2%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.48%
DP137.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (0.25)
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)-23.24%
PT rev (3m)-33.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-144.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-139.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-215.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-171.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 57.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.91 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.96
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)0.92
Fwd EY2.5%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY1.74%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY20.78%
SpS154.28
BVpS19.25
TBVpS18.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.63
Graham Number29.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.03 |
F-Score6
WACC7.27%
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 18.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.91.
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.