CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CBRL • US22410J1060

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This CBRL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CBRL Profitability Analysis

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 each of the past 5 years.
  • 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's Return On Assets of -0.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -0.94%, CBRL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CBRL has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBRL underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.55%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.46%) for CBRL is well above the current ROIC(0.38%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.19%
ROE -0.94%
ROIC 0.38%
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

  • CBRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CBRL has a worse Operating Margin (0.22%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CBRL has remained more or less at the same level.
  • CBRL has a Gross Margin of 68.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CBRL outperforms 84.92% of its industry peers.
  • CBRL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.22%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 68.66%
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. CBRL Health Analysis

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
  • The number of shares outstanding for CBRL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CBRL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.95. 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 Altman-Z score (1.95) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CBRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.90. This is a neutral value indicating CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.90, CBRL is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.9
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.95
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC6.83%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.49 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.49, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 81.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.18 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CBRL has a Quick ratio of 0.18. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CBRL underperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.18
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. CBRL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CBRL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -77.51%.
  • 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.
  • CBRL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.13%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.51%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-81.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-7.86%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -29.98% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • CBRL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y-146.27%
EPS Next 2Y-57.53%
EPS Next 3Y-29.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 5Y1.28%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 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. CBRL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CBRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.37.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CBRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CBRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 51.68, CBRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • CBRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CBRL is more expensive than 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, CBRL is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.37
Fwd PE 51.68
CBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBRL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.01
CBRL Per share dataCBRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CBRL's earnings are expected to decrease with -29.98% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.08
EPS Next 2Y-57.53%
EPS Next 3Y-29.98%

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5. CBRL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CBRL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, CBRL pays a better dividend. On top of this CBRL pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CBRL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • CBRL has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • CBRL's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-576.84%
EPS Next 2Y-57.53%
EPS Next 3Y-29.98%
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

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CBRL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY

NASDAQ:CBRL (4/24/2026, 8:25:21 PM)

After market: 29.36 0 (0%)

29.36

-0.19 (-0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)06-08
Inst Owners104.42%
Inst Owner Change-0.22%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change-12.72%
Market Cap656.20M
Revenue(TTM)3.36B
Net Income(TTM)-4.01M
Analysts48.57
Price Target32 (8.99%)
Short Float %21.08%
Short Ratio3.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.48%
DP-576.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)94.88%
Min EPS beat(2)8.01%
Max EPS beat(2)181.76%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)68.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(4)181.76%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)43.01%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)25.62%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)18.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.48%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.68%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)5.91%
PT rev (3m)7.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.37
Fwd PE 51.68
P/S 0.2
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.33
P/B 1.54
P/tB 1.63
EV/EBITDA 9.01
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY2.83%
EPS(NY)0.57
Fwd EY1.94%
FCF(TTM)-0.95
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.51
OCFY18.75%
SpS150.39
BVpS19.05
TBVpS17.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.08
Graham Number18.8629 (-35.75%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.19%
ROE -0.94%
ROCE 0.48%
ROIC 0.38%
ROICexc 0.38%
ROICexgc 0.39%
OM 0.22%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 68.66%
FCFM N/A
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-Score3
Asset Turnover1.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.9
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.92
Cap/Depr 116.81%
Cap/Sales 4.29%
Interest Coverage 0.68
Cash Conversion 94.01%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.18
Altman-Z 1.95
F-Score3
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC0.06
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)-77.51%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-81.88%
EPS Next Y-146.27%
EPS Next 2Y-57.53%
EPS Next 3Y-29.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-7.86%
Revenue Next Year-6.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 5Y1.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-89.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.12%
EBIT growth 5Y5.51%
EBIT Next Year7.75%
EBIT Next 3Y26.69%
EBIT Next 5Y18.44%
FCF growth 1Y-126%
FCF growth 3Y-17.63%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.83%
OCF growth 3Y2.17%
OCF growth 5Y6.34%

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY / CBRL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CBRL.


What is the valuation status for CBRL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CBRL stock?

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


What is the valuation of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is 35.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.


How financially healthy is CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY?

The financial health rating of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is 2 / 10.