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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

33.94 USD
+0.21 (+0.62%)
Last: 12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM
33.94 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, CMG scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMG was compared to 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CMG a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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

In the past year CMG was profitable.
In the past year CMG had a positive cash flow from operations.
CMG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CMG had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 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 93.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CMG has a better Return On Equity (47.69%) than 90.08% of its industry peers.
CMG's Return On Invested Capital of 18.25% is amongst the best of the industry. CMG outperforms 90.84% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMG is significantly above the industry average of 10.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.25%) for CMG is above the 3 year average (16.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CMG (13.04%) is better than 82.44% of its industry peers.
CMG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CMG (16.55%) is better than 74.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMG has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CMG (30.89%) is worse than 75.57% of its industry peers.
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 2015 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.
CMG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
CMG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.62 indicates that CMG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CMG has a better Altman-Z score (6.62) than 90.08% of its industry peers.
CMG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.62
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC8.82%
CMG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, CMG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.28% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that CMG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CMG's Quick ratio of 1.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMG outperforms 76.34% of its industry peers.
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 2015 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 12.98% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
EPS Next 5Y12.98%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y7.46%
Revenue Next 3Y8.73%
Revenue Next 5Y10.73%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
CMG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CMG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.26.
CMG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CMG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.63, CMG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CMG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.80. CMG is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.26
Fwd PE 27.63
CMG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMG is valued a bit more expensive than 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
61.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.53
EV/EBITDA 18.43
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 CMG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of CMG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.69
PEG (5Y)0.91
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMG does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

NYSE:CMG (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 33.94 0 (0%)

33.94

+0.21 (+0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners90.34%
Inst Owner Change1.78%
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner Change-5.07%
Market Cap44.88B
Revenue(TTM)11.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.54B
Analysts79.51
Price Target45.66 (34.53%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio1.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.32%
Min EPS beat(2)0.31%
Max EPS beat(2)0.33%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)0.95%
Min EPS beat(4)0.31%
Max EPS beat(4)2.13%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.32%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.3%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)3.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.31%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.3%
PT rev (1m)-16.88%
PT rev (3m)-24.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.26
Fwd PE 27.63
P/S 3.81
P/FCF 28.53
P/OCF 20.26
P/B 13.93
P/tB 14.02
EV/EBITDA 18.43
EPS(TTM)1.16
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY3.62%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY3.51%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY4.94%
SpS8.91
BVpS2.44
TBVpS2.42
PEG (NY)7.69
PEG (5Y)0.91
Graham Number7.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.55%
ROE 47.69%
ROCE 23.99%
ROIC 18.25%
ROICexc 22.11%
ROICexgc 22.19%
OM 16.55%
PM (TTM) 13.04%
GM 30.89%
FCFM 13.35%
ROA(3y)14.97%
ROA(5y)12.14%
ROE(3y)40.02%
ROE(5y)33.22%
ROIC(3y)16.89%
ROIC(5y)13.28%
ROICexc(3y)20.4%
ROICexc(5y)16.1%
ROICexgc(3y)20.47%
ROICexgc(5y)16.17%
ROCE(3y)22.21%
ROCE(5y)17.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.87%
OM growth 3Y16.04%
OM growth 5Y14.88%
PM growth 3Y16.16%
PM growth 5Y16.69%
GM growth 3Y3.22%
GM growth 5Y2.96%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 182.03%
Cap/Sales 5.44%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 96.16%
Profit Quality 102.38%
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 6.62
F-Score7
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC2.07
Cap/Depr(3y)173.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)170.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.72%
Profit Quality(3y)97.3%
Profit Quality(5y)100.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.95%
EPS 3Y30.4%
EPS 5Y31.99%
EPS Q2Q%7.41%
EPS Next Y3.81%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
EPS Next 5Y12.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.31%
Revenue growth 3Y14.45%
Revenue growth 5Y15.16%
Sales Q2Q%7.51%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y7.46%
Revenue Next 3Y8.73%
Revenue Next 5Y10.73%
EBIT growth 1Y2.84%
EBIT growth 3Y32.8%
EBIT growth 5Y32.3%
EBIT Next Year20.14%
EBIT Next 3Y13.58%
EBIT Next 5Y14.79%
FCF growth 1Y13.4%
FCF growth 3Y21.65%
FCF growth 5Y31.27%
OCF growth 1Y15.38%
OCF growth 3Y17.97%
OCF growth 5Y23.88%

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC / CMG FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CMG.


What is the valuation status of CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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 are the PE and PB ratios of CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) is 29.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.93.


Can you provide the financial health for CMG stock?

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