CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CBRL • US22410J1060

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This CBRL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CBRL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CBRL was profitable.
  • In the past year CBRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CBRL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CBRL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CBRL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCBRL 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 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • CBRL has a worse Return On Assets (-0.19%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -0.94%, CBRL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CBRL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.38%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 10.92%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.46%) for CBRL is well above the current ROIC(0.38%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.19%
ROE -0.94%
ROIC 0.38%
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)4.98%
ROE(3y)13.27%
ROE(5y)20.79%
ROIC(3y)4.46%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
CBRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCBRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • CBRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 0.22%, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • CBRL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.66%, CBRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CBRL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.22%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 68.66%
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%
CBRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCBRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. CBRL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CBRL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CBRL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • CBRL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CBRL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CBRL Yearly Shares OutstandingCBRL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
CBRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCBRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CBRL has an Altman-Z score of 1.97. 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's Altman-Z score of 1.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.90 indicates that CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CBRL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.9
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.97
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC6.91%
CBRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCBRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CBRL has a Current Ratio of 0.49. 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 0.49, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 81.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.18 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CBRL has a worse Quick ratio (0.18) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.18
CBRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCBRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. CBRL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CBRL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -77.51%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -4.13% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CBRL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.51%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-81.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-7.86%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CBRL will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -29.98% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CBRL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-146.27%
EPS Next 2Y-57.53%
EPS Next 3Y-29.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 5Y1.28%

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.
CBRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCBRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
CBRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCBRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 4 6 8

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4. CBRL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.46, the valuation of CBRL can be described as expensive.
  • CBRL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, CBRL is valued a bit more expensive.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 54.72, CBRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CBRL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.36. CBRL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.46
Fwd PE 54.72
CBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CBRL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CBRL is cheaper than 69.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.34
CBRL Per share dataCBRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CBRL's earnings are expected to decrease with -29.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.26
EPS Next 2Y-57.53%
EPS Next 3Y-29.98%

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5. CBRL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%, CBRL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.05, CBRL pays a better dividend. On top of this CBRL pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CBRL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%

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
CBRL Yearly Dividends per shareCBRL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of CBRL are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CBRL will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • The Dividend Rate of CBRL has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-576.84%
EPS Next 2Y-57.53%
EPS Next 3Y-29.98%
CBRL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCBRL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

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CBRL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY

NASDAQ:CBRL (5/1/2026, 5:20:02 PM)

After market: 31.09 0 (0%)

31.09

-0.23 (-0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Industry Strength28.57
Industry Growth42.24
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)06-08
Inst Owners104.42%
Inst Owner Change-0.22%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change-12.72%
Market Cap694.86M
Revenue(TTM)3.36B
Net Income(TTM)-4.01M
Analysts48.57
Price Target32 (2.93%)
Short Float %22.14%
Short Ratio4.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.48%
DP-576.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)94.88%
Min EPS beat(2)8.01%
Max EPS beat(2)181.76%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)68.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(4)181.76%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)43.01%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)25.62%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)18.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.48%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.68%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)5.91%
PT rev (3m)7.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.46
Fwd PE 54.72
P/S 0.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.65
P/B 1.63
P/tB 1.73
EV/EBITDA 9.34
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY2.67%
EPS(NY)0.57
Fwd EY1.83%
FCF(TTM)-0.95
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.51
OCFY17.71%
SpS150.39
BVpS19.05
TBVpS17.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.26
Graham Number18.8629 (-39.33%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.19%
ROE -0.94%
ROCE 0.48%
ROIC 0.38%
ROICexc 0.38%
ROICexgc 0.39%
OM 0.22%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 68.66%
FCFM N/A
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-Score3
Asset Turnover1.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.9
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.92
Cap/Depr 116.81%
Cap/Sales 4.29%
Interest Coverage 0.68
Cash Conversion 94.01%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.18
Altman-Z 1.97
F-Score3
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC0.05
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)-77.51%
EPS 3Y-19.73%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-81.88%
EPS Next Y-146.27%
EPS Next 2Y-57.53%
EPS Next 3Y-29.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%-7.86%
Revenue Next Year-6.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 5Y1.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-89.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.12%
EBIT growth 5Y5.51%
EBIT Next Year7.75%
EBIT Next 3Y26.69%
EBIT Next 5Y18.44%
FCF growth 1Y-126%
FCF growth 3Y-17.63%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.83%
OCF growth 3Y2.17%
OCF growth 5Y6.34%

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY / CBRL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CBRL.


What is the valuation status for CBRL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CBRL stock?

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is 37.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.


How financially healthy is CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY?

The financial health rating of CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) is 2 / 10.