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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY (CBRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CBRL - US22410J1060 - Common Stock

41.96 USD
-0.63 (-1.48%)
Last: 10/8/2025, 8:00:02 PM
42.24 USD
+0.28 (+0.67%)
After Hours: 10/8/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CBRL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CBRL was compared to 135 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 it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years CBRL had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CBRL (2.15%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.05%, CBRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.41% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL has a Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CBRL is significantly below the industry average of 15.69%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CBRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCBRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.33%, CBRL is doing worse than 60.74% of the companies in the same industry.
CBRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CBRL (2.16%) is worse than 72.59% 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 has a better Gross Margin (68.97%) than 83.70% 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 RankSector 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%
CBRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCBRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CBRL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CBRL has more shares outstanding
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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that CBRL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.18, CBRL is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.52% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.11, CBRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that CBRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CBRL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CBRL outperforms 64.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 8.11
Altman-Z 2.18
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.21%
CBRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCBRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.50 indicates that CBRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CBRL has a Current ratio of 0.50. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBRL underperforms 74.81% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.21, CBRL is not doing good in the industry: 92.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.5
Quick Ratio 0.21
CBRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCBRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CBRL have decreased strongly by -15.78% in the last year.
CBRL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.47% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.37% 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)-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

CBRL is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.57% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-55.55%
EPS Next 2Y-6.97%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CBRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCBRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
CBRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCBRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.32, which indicates a correct valuation of CBRL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CBRL is valued cheaper than 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.91. CBRL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.96, CBRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CBRL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.30. CBRL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.32
Fwd PE 29.96
CBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBRL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CBRL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CBRL is cheaper than 81.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.64
EV/EBITDA 7.06
CBRL Per share dataCBRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

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)1.16
EPS Next 2Y-6.97%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%, CBRL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of CBRL has falen by -37.63%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.97, CBRL pays a better dividend. On top of this CBRL pays more dividend than 81.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CBRL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%

5.2 History

The dividend of CBRL decreases each year by -23.48%.
CBRL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

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-6.97%
EPS Next 3Y-4.57%
CBRL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCBRL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M
CBRL Dividend Payout.CBRL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CBRL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY

NASDAQ:CBRL (10/8/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 42.24 +0.28 (+0.67%)

41.96

-0.63 (-1.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)09-17 2025-09-17/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners116.96%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change10.07%
Market Cap934.45M
Analysts50.67
Price Target47.94 (14.25%)
Short Float %22.77%
Short Ratio3.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.48%
DP49.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (0.25)
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)-14.77%
PT rev (3m)-12.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-240.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-248.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-58.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-59.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.32
Fwd PE 29.96
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 15.64
P/OCF 4.27
P/B 2.02
P/tB 2.14
EV/EBITDA 7.06
EPS(TTM)3.15
EY7.51%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)2.68
FCFY6.39%
OCF(TTM)9.83
OCFY23.43%
SpS156.43
BVpS20.73
TBVpS19.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.9%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector 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 2.18
F-Score7
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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-55.55%
EPS Next 2Y-6.97%
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-1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y0.61%
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 3Y36.5%
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%