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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

35.94 USD
-0.2 (-0.55%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 7:35:45 PM
35.86 USD
-0.08 (-0.22%)
After Hours: 12/15/2025, 7:35:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CMG. CMG was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CMG gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CMG is quite expensive at the moment. 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.
CMG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CMG has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CMG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

CMG has a better Return On Assets (16.55%) than 93.94% of its industry peers.
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.
CMG has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.25%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
CMG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.89%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.42%.
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

CMG has a better Profit Margin (13.04%) than 82.58% of its industry peers.
CMG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
CMG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CMG's Gross Margin of 30.89% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMG is outperformed by 75.76% of its industry peers.
CMG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMG has less shares outstanding
CMG has less shares outstanding than it did 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

CMG has an Altman-Z score of 6.93. This indicates that CMG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.93, CMG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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 6.93
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC8.83%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that CMG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CMG has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is in the better half of the industry: CMG outperforms 73.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that CMG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CMG has a Quick ratio of 1.50. This is in the better half of the industry: CMG outperforms 76.52% 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%.
CMG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.99% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.31% in the past year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CMG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.98% on average per year.
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

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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CMG.
CMG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say CMG is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.26, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CMG.
CMG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CMG is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.98
Fwd PE 29.26
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 68.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMG is valued a bit cheaper than 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.21
EV/EBITDA 19.82
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)8.14
PEG (5Y)0.97
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 0%

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

NYSE:CMG (12/15/2025, 7:35:45 PM)

After market: 35.86 -0.08 (-0.22%)

35.94

-0.2 (-0.55%)

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-22.64%
Market Cap47.52B
Revenue(TTM)11.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.54B
Analysts79.51
Price Target45.66 (27.05%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio1.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)-23.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.98
Fwd PE 29.26
P/S 4.03
P/FCF 30.21
P/OCF 21.46
P/B 14.75
P/tB 14.85
EV/EBITDA 19.82
EPS(TTM)1.16
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY3.42%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY3.31%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY4.66%
SpS8.91
BVpS2.44
TBVpS2.42
PEG (NY)8.14
PEG (5Y)0.97
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 6.93
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
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 30.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.75.


Can you provide the financial health for CMG stock?

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