Is CBRL a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 41.4/100. It is ranked #2,725 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 38/100, Momentum 31/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for CBRL?

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 41.4 ranks it #2,725 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is CBRL in?

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants, Hotels, Motels industry) with a market cap of $638 million. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does CBRL pay a dividend?

CBRL does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is CBRL's P/E ratio?

CBRL has a trailing P/E ratio of 55.52x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is CBRL?

CBRL's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 51.5%. ROE: 2.7% vs sector average 6.2%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is CBRL valued compared to peers?

CBRL's value factor score is 38/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 55.5x, EV/EBITDA 13.9x. Trading at a premium relative to peers.

What is CBRL's debt level?

CBRL's debt-to-equity ratio is 394%. Sector average: 89%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

CBRL has a beta of 1.05, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 44/100.

Does CBRL have high short interest?

CBRL's short interest factor score is 56/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

CBRL Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Reduce (Score 41.4/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
CBRL	-4.54%	-1.73%	+0.60%	+11.77%	-27.15%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-4.47%	-5.33%	+0.27%	+12.13%	-56.67%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-4.67%	-6.11%	+1.96%	+17.23%	+12.77%	-	-	-

Metric	CBRL	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	55.5x	+127%
EV/EBITDA	13.9x	+183%
Price / Book	1.5x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	43.1x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.7x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	79.0x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	113.9x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	106.3x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.7x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.1x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.6x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	35.4x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.6x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS
CBRL CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC	41	50	38	31	55.5x	2.7%	51.5%	0.2%	7.1%	394.0x	$638M

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.5%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-1.1%	-	-	-	-	-	8.2%	-5.4%	7.3%	5.9%	7.2%
ROE %	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%
ROIC %	1.0%	0.1%	9.4%	8.1%	19.7%	23.6%	34.2%	8.8%	23.1%	26.7%	31.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.5%

0.7%

0.3%

0.1%

0.3%

0.1%

0.2%

Operating Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.0%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-1.1%

8.2%

-5.4%

7.3%

5.9%

7.2%

ROE %

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

0.4%

-0.1%

0.4%

ROA %

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROIC %

1.0%

0.1%

9.4%

8.1%

19.7%

23.6%

34.2%

8.8%

23.1%

26.7%

31.6%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$3.4B	$3.5B	$3.5B	$3.4B	$3.3B	$2.8B	$2.5B	$3.1B	$3.0B	$2.9B	$2.9B	$2.8B
	—	$1.1B	$1.1B	$1.1B	$1.0B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.8B	$2.4B	$2.4B	$2.3B	$2.2B	$973M	$203M	$1.1B	$437M	$455M	$423M	$402M
Gross Margin	51.5%	69.0%	68.7%	67.3%	67.9%	34.5%	8.1%	34.6%	14.4%	15.5%	14.5%	14.2%
	—	—	—	—	—	$122M	$118M	$108M	$94M	$86M	$78M	$73M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$2.3B	$2.3B	$2.2B	$2.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$12M	$55M	$45M	$121M	$153M	$367M	$104M	$283M	$294M	$313M	$280M	$255M
EBIT	$12M	$55M	$45M	$121M	$153M	$367M	$104M	$283M	$294M	$313M	$280M	$255M
EBITDA	$46M	$55M	$45M	$121M	$153M	$489M	$222M	$390M	$387M	$399M	$359M	$328M
Operating Margin	0.2%	1.6%	1.3%	3.5%	4.7%	13.0%	4.1%	9.2%	9.7%	10.7%	9.6%	9.0%
EBITDA Margin	1.3%	1.6%	1.3%	3.5%	4.7%	17.3%	8.8%	12.7%	12.8%	13.7%	12.3%	11.5%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	$15M	$14M	$14M	$17M
	—	$38M	$3.5B	$3.4B	$3.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	-$9M	-$17M	$5M	$12M	$56M	-$29M	$43M	$31M	$97M	$77M	$74M
	$11M	$46M	$41M	$99M	$132M	$255M	-$32M	$223M	$248M	$202M	$189M	$164M
Net Margin	0.2%	1.3%	1.2%	2.9%	4.0%	9.0%	-1.3%	7.3%	8.2%	6.9%	6.5%	5.8%
	$0.06	$2.08	$1.84	$4.47	$5.69	$10.74	$-1.36	$9.29	$10.31	$8.40	$7.91	$6.85
Diluted EPS	$0.06	$2.06	$1.83	$4.45	$5.67	$10.74	$-1.36	$9.29	$10.31	$8.40	$7.91	$6.85
Weighted Avg Basic	—	22M	22M	22M	23M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	22M	22M	22M	23M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$3.4B

$3.5B

$3.4B

$3.3B

$2.8B

$2.5B

$3.1B

$3.0B

$2.9B

$2.8B

—

$1.1B

$1.0B

—

$1.8B

$2.4B

$2.3B

$2.2B

$973M

$203M

$1.1B

$437M

$455M

$423M

$402M

Gross Margin

51.5%

69.0%

68.7%

67.3%

67.9%

34.5%

8.1%

34.6%

14.4%

15.5%

14.5%

14.2%

—

$122M

$118M

$108M

$94M

$86M

$78M

$73M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$2.3B

$2.2B

$2.1B

—

$12M

$55M

$45M

$121M

$153M

$367M

$104M

$283M

$294M

$313M

$280M

$255M

EBIT

$12M

$55M

$45M

$121M

$153M

$367M

$104M

$283M

$294M

$313M

$280M

$255M

EBITDA

$46M

$55M

$45M

$121M

$153M

$489M

$222M

$390M

$387M

$399M

$359M

$328M

Operating Margin

0.2%

1.6%

1.3%

3.5%

4.7%

13.0%

4.1%

9.2%

9.7%

10.7%

9.6%

9.0%

EBITDA Margin

1.3%

1.6%

1.3%

3.5%

4.7%

17.3%

8.8%

12.7%

12.8%

13.7%

12.3%

11.5%

—

$15M

$14M

$17M

—

$38M

$3.5B

$3.4B

$3.3B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

-$9M

-$17M

$5M

$12M

$56M

-$29M

$43M

$31M

$97M

$77M

$74M

$11M

$46M

$41M

$99M

$132M

$255M

-$32M

$223M

$248M

$202M

$189M

$164M

Net Margin

0.2%

1.3%

1.2%

2.9%

4.0%

9.0%

-1.3%

7.3%

8.2%

6.9%

6.5%

5.8%

$0.06

$2.08

$1.84

$4.47

$5.69

$10.74

$-1.36

$9.29

$10.31

$8.40

$7.91

$6.85

Diluted EPS

$0.06

$2.06

$1.83

$4.45

$5.67

$10.74

$-1.36

$9.29

$10.31

$8.40

$7.91

$6.85

Weighted Avg Basic

—

22M

23M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

22M

23M

—

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC Do?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. develops and operates the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store concept in the United States. The company's Cracker Barrel stores consist of a restaurant with a gift shop. Its restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as dine-in, pick-up, and delivery services. The company's gift shops comprise various decorative and functional items, such as rocking chairs, seasonal gifts, apparel, toys, cookware, and various other gift items, as well as various candies, preserves, and other food items. As of September 15, 2021, it operated 664 Cracker Barrel stores in 45 states. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Restaurants, Hotels, Motels industry. The company is led by CEO Sandra B. Cochran and employs approximately 73,000 people, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. With a market capitalization of $638M, CBRL is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 41.4/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.CBRL ranks #2,725 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC ranks #292 of 442 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

CBRL Stock Price and 52-Week Range

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) currently trades at $28.75. The stock lost $0.99 (3.3%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for CBRL is $71.93, which means the stock is currently trading -60.0% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $24.85, putting the stock 15.7% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 880K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is CBRL Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) carries a value factor score of 38/100 in the Blank Capital model, signaling premium valuation that prices in significant future growth. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 55.52x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a premium of 127%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.49x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.18x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, CBRL trades at 13.90x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

At current multiples, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC trades at a premium to most Consumer Discretionary peers. This elevated valuation may be justified if the company can sustain above-average growth rates and profitability, but it also creates downside risk if earnings disappoint expectations.

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 2.7%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 0.5% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC reports gross margins of 51.5%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 0.2% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 0.2%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at 7.1% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

CBRL Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 394.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 0.49x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $550M. Cash and equivalents stand at $9M.

CBRL has a beta of 1.05, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC is 44/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC reported revenue of $3.44B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06. Net income for the quarter was $11M. Gross margin was 51.5%. Operating income came in at $12M.

In Q2 2026, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC reported revenue of $875M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06. Net income for the quarter was $1M. Gross margin was 66.5%. Revenue grew -7.9% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $463,000.

In Q1 2025, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC reported revenue of $797M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-1.10. Net income for the quarter was $-25M. Gross margin was 2.3%. Operating income came in at $-33M.

In FY 2025, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC reported revenue of $3.48B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.08. Net income for the quarter was $46M. Gross margin was 69.0%. Revenue grew 0.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $55M.

Over the past 8 quarters, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $817M to $3.44B. Investors analyzing CBRL stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

CBRL Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Restaurants, Hotels, Motels industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Discretionary dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Discretionary stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

CBRL Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) has a momentum factor score of 31/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 30/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 56/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

CBRL vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) ranks #292 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places CBRL in the lower half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing CBRL against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full CBRL vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

CBRL Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy CBRL? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC suggests caution. The value score of 38/100 indicates premium valuation. Momentum is weak at 31/100, a headwind for near-term performance.

In summary, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 41.4/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on CBRL stock.

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