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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

25.95 USD
-0.46 (-1.74%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM
25.9505 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CBRL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CBRL was compared to 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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.
In the past 5 years CBRL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 (0.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.94%, CBRL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.93%, CBRL is doing worse than 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.41%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CBRL's Profit Margin of 0.49% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 40.60% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CBRL (1.11%) is worse than 75.19% 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 better Gross Margin (68.84%) than 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 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.
CBRL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CBRL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CBRL is higher compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.97 indicates that CBRL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.97, CBRL is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CBRL is 38.79, which is on the high side as it means it would take CBRL, 38.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CBRL has a Debt to FCF ratio (38.79) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CBRL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.93. This is in the better half of the industry: CBRL outperforms 60.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 38.79
Altman-Z 1.97
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC7.36%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.51 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CBRL's Current ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL is outperformed by 74.44% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.16, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 95.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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 -46.74%.
CBRL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.47% yearly.
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

CBRL is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -25.06% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.01% on average over the next years.
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 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 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.24, the valuation of CBRL can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CBRL is valued cheaper than 81.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. CBRL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
CBRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.26.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CBRL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CBRL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say CBRL is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.24
Fwd PE 28.26
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

CBRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CBRL is cheaper than 84.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.74
EV/EBITDA 6.94
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)1.15
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%.
In the last 3 months the price of CBRL has falen by -42.97%. 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 1.53. CBRL pays more dividend than 92.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CBRL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.79%

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

137.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CBRL. 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%
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 (12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 25.9505 0 (0%)

25.95

-0.46 (-1.74%)

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-5.22%
Market Cap577.91M
Revenue(TTM)3.44B
Net Income(TTM)16.91M
Analysts50.67
Price Target32 (23.31%)
Short Float %23.15%
Short Ratio2.99
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-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (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)-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 13.24
Fwd PE 28.26
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 40.74
P/OCF 3.4
P/B 1.35
P/tB 1.43
EV/EBITDA 6.94
EPS(TTM)1.96
EY7.55%
EPS(NY)0.92
Fwd EY3.54%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY2.45%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY29.39%
SpS154.28
BVpS19.25
TBVpS18.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.15
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
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.26
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.


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 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY?

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


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CBRL stock?

The dividend rating of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 137.54%.