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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CMG - US1696561059 - Common Stock

31.69 USD
-0.84 (-2.58%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
31.67 USD
-0.02 (-0.06%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall CMG gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CMG against 132 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 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CMG has been profitable.
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

The Return On Assets of CMG (16.55%) is better than 95.49% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 47.69%, CMG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.98% of the companies in the same industry.
CMG has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMG outperforms 90.23% 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 10.72%.
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 Profit Margin of 13.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMG outperforms 82.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMG has grown nicely.
CMG has a better Operating Margin (16.55%) than 72.18% of its industry peers.
CMG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.89%, CMG is doing worse than 75.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMG has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CMG has less shares outstanding
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 6.41. This indicates that CMG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CMG (6.41) is better than 89.47% 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 6.41
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC8.75%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.54, CMG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.93% of the companies in the same industry.
CMG has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that CMG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMG's Quick ratio of 1.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMG outperforms 77.44% 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.
Looking at the last year, CMG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CMG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.16% on average per year.
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 14.95% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.48%
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.18%
EPS Next 5Y14.95%
Revenue Next Year6.81%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
Revenue Next 3Y10.02%
Revenue Next 5Y11.4%

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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CMG.
CMG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CMG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, the valuation of CMG can be described as rather expensive.
CMG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.55, CMG is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.32
Fwd PE 22.67
CMG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMG 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 CMG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CMG is more expensive than 63.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMG is valued a bit cheaper than 61.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.01
EV/EBITDA 17.52
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMG's earnings are expected to grow with 13.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.65
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CMG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

NYSE:CMG (10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 31.67 -0.02 (-0.06%)

31.69

-0.84 (-2.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners90.32%
Inst Owner Change-1.65%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change-6.25%
Market Cap42.49B
Revenue(TTM)11.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.54B
Analysts81.95
Price Target54.93 (73.34%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio1.51
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)-7.8%
PT rev (3m)-9.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.32
Fwd PE 22.67
P/S 3.6
P/FCF 27.01
P/OCF 19.19
P/B 13.19
P/tB 13.28
EV/EBITDA 17.52
EPS(TTM)1.16
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY3.7%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY5.21%
SpS8.79
BVpS2.4
TBVpS2.39
PEG (NY)3.65
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham Number7.92
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 6.41
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC2.09
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 Y7.48%
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.18%
EPS Next 5Y14.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.31%
Revenue growth 3Y14.45%
Revenue growth 5Y15.16%
Sales Q2Q%7.51%
Revenue Next Year6.81%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
Revenue Next 3Y10.02%
Revenue Next 5Y11.4%
EBIT growth 1Y2.84%
EBIT growth 3Y32.8%
EBIT growth 5Y32.3%
EBIT Next Year27.06%
EBIT Next 3Y18.54%
EBIT Next 5Y16.36%
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 27.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.19.


Can you provide the financial health for CMG stock?

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