CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CBRL - US22410J1060 - Common Stock
26.7326 USD
+0.76 (+2.94%)
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. While CBRL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CBRL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
CBRL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CBRL has a Return On Assets (2.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CBRL's Return On Equity of 10.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 68.18% 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 40.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.61%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CBRL has a Profit Margin (1.33%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CBRL has declined.
CBRL has a Operating Margin of 2.16%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBRL underperforms 73.48% of its industry peers.
CBRL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 68.97%, CBRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 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%
2. Health
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.
CBRL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CBRL has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.05, CBRL is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CBRL is 8.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take CBRL, 8.11 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.98%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.50, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.21 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CBRL has a worse Quick ratio (0.21) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CBRL have decreased strongly by -15.78% in the last year.
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 small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.37%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.57% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-70.09%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.49, the valuation of CBRL can be described as very reasonable.
CBRL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CBRL is cheaper than 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.07, CBRL is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.37, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CBRL.
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 34.08.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CBRL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CBRL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CBRL's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.57% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CBRL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.30%.
The stock price of CBRL dropped by -52.26% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.59, CBRL pays a better dividend. On top of this CBRL pays more dividend than 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CBRL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
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
49.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CBRL. 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-4.57%
NASDAQ:CBRL (11/21/2025, 10:04:08 AM)
26.7326
+0.76 (+2.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners116.96%
Inst Owner Change-5.34%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change1.37%
Market Cap595.34M
Revenue(TTM)3.48B
Net Income(TTM)46.38M
Analysts50.67
Price Target47.3 (76.94%)
Short Float %24.28%
Short Ratio3.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.48%
DP49.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-5.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-248.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-32.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-72.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 1.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.15
EY11.78%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)2.68
FCFY10.04%
OCF(TTM)9.83
OCFY36.77%
SpS156.43
BVpS20.73
TBVpS19.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number38.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.05 |
F-Score7
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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-4.57%
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 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.12%
EBIT growth 5Y5.51%
EBIT Next Year93.36%
EBIT Next 3Y34.77%
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%.