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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CMG - US1696561059 - Common Stock

39.73 USD
-1.14 (-2.79%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 2:59:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CMG scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMG was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CMG scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CMG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make CMG a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CMG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CMG had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CMG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CMG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CMG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMG 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 16.55%, CMG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 47.69%, CMG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.25%, CMG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.89%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.36%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.89%) for CMG is below the current ROIC(18.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.55%
ROE 47.69%
ROIC 18.25%
ROA(3y)14.97%
ROA(5y)12.14%
ROE(3y)40.02%
ROE(5y)33.22%
ROIC(3y)16.89%
ROIC(5y)13.28%
CMG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.04%, CMG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMG has grown nicely.
  • CMG has a Operating Margin of 16.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMG outperforms 74.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMG has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.89%, CMG is doing worse than 73.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMG has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.55%
PM (TTM) 13.04%
GM 30.89%
OM growth 3Y16.04%
OM growth 5Y14.88%
PM growth 3Y16.16%
PM growth 5Y16.69%
GM growth 3Y3.22%
GM growth 5Y2.96%
CMG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CMG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CMG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CMG has less shares outstanding
  • CMG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CMG Yearly Shares OutstandingCMG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B
CMG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • CMG has an Altman-Z score of 7.55. This indicates that CMG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CMG has a better Altman-Z score (7.55) than 93.94% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for CMG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.55
ROIC/WACC2.06
WACC8.88%
CMG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CMG has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that CMG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.54, CMG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMG has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that CMG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.50, CMG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.5
CMG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CMG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.95%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • CMG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.31%.
  • CMG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.95%
EPS 3Y30.4%
EPS 5Y31.99%
EPS Q2Q%7.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.31%
Revenue growth 3Y14.45%
Revenue growth 5Y15.16%
Sales Q2Q%7.51%

3.2 Future

  • CMG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.65% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y3.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5Y11.65%
Revenue Next Year5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.79%
Revenue Next 5Y10.26%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
CMG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
CMG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.25 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CMG.
  • CMG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, CMG is valued a bit more expensive.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.39, CMG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • CMG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. CMG is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.25
Fwd PE 32.39
CMG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CMG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CMG is more expensive than 71.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CMG.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.4
EV/EBITDA 22.53
CMG Per share dataCMG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of CMG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9.75
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y4.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CMG does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC / CMG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CMG.


Can you provide the valuation status for CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) stock?

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the financial health of CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) stock?

The financial health rating of CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) is 8 / 10.