28.848 USD
+0.07 (+0.24%)
CBRL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CBRL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CBRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CBRL has always 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 of 2.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CBRL outperforms 49.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CBRL (10.05%) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CBRL (3.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.41%.
| 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's Operating Margin of 2.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL is outperformed by 72.73% 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's Gross Margin of 68.97% is amongst the best of the industry. CBRL outperforms 85.61% 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 | 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CBRL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CBRL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CBRL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CBRL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CBRL has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. 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 (2.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CBRL (8.11) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CBRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, CBRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC7.08%
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.
CBRL has a Quick 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.
CBRL has a Quick ratio of 0.21. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CBRL underperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CBRL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.78%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
CBRL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.37%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.16, the valuation of CBRL can be described as 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.
CBRL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CBRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.62.
CBRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CBRL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBRL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CBRL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CBRL is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
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)0.8
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CBRL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%.
The stock price of CBRL dropped by -51.89% 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 6.38, CBRL pays a better dividend. On top of this CBRL pays more dividend than 89.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CBRL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
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 (11/28/2025, 9:51:44 AM)
28.848
+0.07 (+0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners116.96%
Inst Owner Change-5.3%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change1.27%
Market Cap642.44M
Revenue(TTM)3.48B
Net Income(TTM)46.38M
Analysts50.67
Price Target47.3 (63.96%)
Short Float %24.28%
Short Ratio3.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
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)-12.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-72.35%
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 | 9.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 1.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)3.15
EY10.92%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY3.27%
FCF(TTM)2.68
FCFY9.3%
OCF(TTM)9.83
OCFY34.07%
SpS156.43
BVpS20.73
TBVpS19.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.8
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 | 2.07 |
F-Score7
WACC7.08%
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%.