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BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BJRI - US09180C1062 - Common Stock

43.46 USD
+0.64 (+1.49%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
43.46 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

BJRI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While BJRI seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BJRI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BJRI was profitable.
BJRI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BJRI reported negative net income in multiple years.
BJRI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BJRI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBJRI 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 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

BJRI's Return On Assets of 3.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BJRI outperforms 55.64% of its industry peers.
BJRI has a Return On Equity of 8.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: BJRI outperforms 66.17% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BJRI (4.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.02%
ROE 8.67%
ROIC 4.45%
ROA(3y)1.28%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)3.69%
ROE(5y)-1.94%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BJRI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBJRI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

BJRI has a Profit Margin (2.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BJRI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BJRI has a Operating Margin of 3.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BJRI underperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BJRI has declined.
BJRI has a Gross Margin of 38.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BJRI underperforms 64.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BJRI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.36%
PM (TTM) 2.23%
GM 38.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-10.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-20.58%
GM growth 3Y0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
BJRI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBJRI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BJRI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BJRI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BJRI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BJRI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BJRI Yearly Shares OutstandingBJRI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
BJRI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBJRI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

BJRI has an Altman-Z score of 2.58. This is not the best score and indicates that BJRI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.58, BJRI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.17% of the companies in the same industry.
BJRI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.82. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.82, BJRI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BJRI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BJRI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is in the better half of the industry: BJRI outperforms 75.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 1.82
Altman-Z 2.58
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC8.59%
BJRI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBJRI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.36 indicates that BJRI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BJRI (0.36) is worse than 81.95% of its industry peers.
BJRI has a Quick Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that BJRI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BJRI (0.30) is worse than 80.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.3
BJRI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBJRI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 65.60% over the past year.
BJRI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.78% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.85% in the past year.
BJRI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-6.78%
EPS Q2Q%130.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.85%
Revenue growth 3Y7.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.16%
Sales Q2Q%1.37%

3.2 Future

BJRI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.81% yearly.
BJRI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y64.69%
EPS Next 2Y31.69%
EPS Next 3Y26.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
BJRI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBJRI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
BJRI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBJRI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.00, the valuation of BJRI can be described as rather expensive.
69.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BJRI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, BJRI is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.16, BJRI is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BJRI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BJRI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21
Fwd PE 18.16
BJRI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBJRI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

80.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BJRI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BJRI is valued a bit cheaper than 75.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.66
EV/EBITDA 8.08
BJRI Per share dataBJRI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BJRI's earnings are expected to grow with 26.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.69%
EPS Next 3Y26.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC

NASDAQ:BJRI (1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 43.46 0 (0%)

43.46

+0.64 (+1.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners124.53%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners1.43%
Ins Owner Change-2.11%
Market Cap918.31M
Revenue(TTM)1.39B
Net Income(TTM)30.90M
Analysts72.5
Price Target39.65 (-8.77%)
Short Float %8.86%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)40.88%
Min EPS beat(2)31.56%
Max EPS beat(2)50.19%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)41.95%
Min EPS beat(4)31.56%
Max EPS beat(4)51.29%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)-49.45%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)-183.24%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-175.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.94%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.92%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.85%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-8.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21
Fwd PE 18.16
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 18.66
P/OCF 7.43
P/B 2.58
P/tB 2.61
EV/EBITDA 8.08
EPS(TTM)2.07
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)2.39
Fwd EY5.51%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)5.85
OCFY13.46%
SpS65.69
BVpS16.86
TBVpS16.64
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.02%
ROE 8.67%
ROCE 5.64%
ROIC 4.45%
ROICexc 4.59%
ROICexgc 4.62%
OM 3.36%
PM (TTM) 2.23%
GM 38.59%
FCFM 3.54%
ROA(3y)1.28%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)3.69%
ROE(5y)-1.94%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.99%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-6%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-10.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-20.58%
GM growth 3Y0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 1.82
Debt/EBITDA 0.74
Cap/Depr 99.39%
Cap/Sales 5.36%
Interest Coverage 11.29
Cash Conversion 101.69%
Profit Quality 159.25%
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z 2.58
F-Score8
WACC8.59%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)118.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-6.78%
EPS Q2Q%130.77%
EPS Next Y64.69%
EPS Next 2Y31.69%
EPS Next 3Y26.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.85%
Revenue growth 3Y7.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.16%
Sales Q2Q%1.37%
Revenue Next Year3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%
EBIT growth 1Y62.98%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-7.58%
EBIT Next Year380.15%
EBIT Next 3Y75.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y363.13%
FCF growth 3Y3.6%
FCF growth 5Y-6.18%
OCF growth 1Y35.96%
OCF growth 3Y16.42%
OCF growth 5Y-2.64%

BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC / BJRI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BJRI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BJRI.


What is the valuation status for BJRI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) stock?

BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) stock?

The financial health rating of BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BJRI stock?

The dividend rating of BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.01%.