CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CBRL • US22410J1060
30.62 USD
-0.09 (-0.29%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
32.56 USD
+1.94 (+6.34%)
Pre-Market: 3/5/2026, 7:57:59 AM
This CBRL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CBRL. CBRL was compared to 125 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. 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.
1.2 Ratios
- CBRL has a Return On Assets of 0.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CBRL outperforms 43.20% of its industry peers.
- CBRL's Return On Equity of 3.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.93%, CBRL is doing worse than 72.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- CBRL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.46%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.78%.
| 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 doing worse than 61.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CBRL has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.11%, CBRL is doing worse than 78.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CBRL has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 68.84%, CBRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- CBRL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. CBRL Health Analysis
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.
- 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 2.01 indicates that CBRL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CBRL has a Altman-Z score (2.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- CBRL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 38.79. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBRL underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- CBRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93. This is a neutral value indicating CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CBRL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 38.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC6.67%
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: 79.20% 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.
- CBRL has a Quick ratio of 0.16. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CBRL underperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.16 |
3. CBRL Growth Analysis
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.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.61% in the past 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 -23.59% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CBRL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-155.06%
EPS Next 2Y-63.95%
EPS Next 3Y-23.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CBRL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.62, the valuation of CBRL can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CBRL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CBRL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 74.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CBRL.
- CBRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CBRL is more expensive than 67.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.11. CBRL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 74.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBRL is valued cheaper than 82.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- CBRL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CBRL's earnings are expected to decrease with -23.59% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.36
EPS Next 2Y-63.95%
EPS Next 3Y-23.59%
5. CBRL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CBRL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, CBRL pays a better dividend. On top of this CBRL pays more dividend than 89.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CBRL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
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.
- 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-63.95%
EPS Next 3Y-23.59%
CBRL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
30.62
-0.09 (-0.29%)
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 Change-43.91%
Ins Owners0.97%
Ins Owner Change-11.21%
Market Cap683.74M
Revenue(TTM)3.44B
Net Income(TTM)16.91M
Analysts50.67
Price Target30.22 (-1.31%)
Short Float %24.86%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
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)1.72%
PT rev (3m)-36.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-136.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-284.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 74.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
EPS(TTM)1.96
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY1.34%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY2.07%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY24.84%
SpS153.86
BVpS19.2
TBVpS18.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.36
Graham Number29.1
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 | 2.01 |
F-Score6
WACC6.67%
ROIC/WACC0.29
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-155.06%
EPS Next 2Y-63.95%
EPS Next 3Y-23.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.61%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.67%
Revenue Next Year-6.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-45.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.12%
EBIT growth 5Y5.51%
EBIT Next Year2.46%
EBIT Next 3Y28.63%
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 15.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.59.
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 -155.06% in the next year.