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39.12 (1y: +9%)
Market Cap 688.05 M P/E(ttm) 15.40
Enterprise Value 1.03 B P/B 4.89
CEC- NYSE (USA)
CEC Entertainment, Inc.
  • Currently 5/5
Business Predictability Rank: 5-Star (On Watch)
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 5-Star stocks: 12.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 3%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.048
CEC's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
91% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.96 vs. CEC: 0.048 )
CEC' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.04   Max: 0.2
Current: 0.05
0.04
0.2
Equity to Asset 0.179
CEC's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
77% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. CEC: 0.179 )
CEC' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.16   Max: 0.73
Current: 0.18
0.16
0.73
Interest Coverage 8.4
CEC's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
61% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 15.10 vs. CEC: 8.4 )
CEC' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 6   Max: 149
Current: 8.4
6
149
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 3.43
M-Score: -2.76
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 9.80
CEC's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
71% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 4.90 vs. CEC: 9.80 )
CEC' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 9.8   Max: 19.1
Current: 9.8
9.8
19.1
Net-margin (%) 5.4
CEC's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
64% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 2.70 vs. CEC: 5.4 )
CEC' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 5.4   Max: 11.5
Current: 5.4
5.4
11.5
ROE (%) 30.4
CEC's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 8.80 vs. CEC: 30.4 )
CEC' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 18.1   Max: 44.3
Current: 30.4
18.1
44.3
ROA (%) 5.4
CEC's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
53% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 3.60 vs. CEC: 5.4 )
CEC' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 5.4   Max: 14.2
Current: 5.4
5.4
14.2
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 11.50
CEC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked lower than
66% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 21.80 vs. CEC: 11.50 )
CEC' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 11.5   Max: 28.5
Current: 11.5
11.5
28.5
Revenue Growth (%) 6.3
CEC's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 3.70 vs. CEC: 6.3 )
CEC' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: 5.8   Max: 14.3
Current: 6.3
5.8
14.3
EBITDA Growth (%) 2.2
CEC's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 6.20 vs. CEC: 2.2 )
CEC' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: 2.2   Max: 11.1
Current: 2.2
2.2
11.1
EPS Growth (%) -1.9
CEC's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 8.55 vs. CEC: -1.9 )
CEC' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -4.9   Max: 11.7
Current: -1.9
-4.9
11.7
ยป CEC's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

CEC Guru Trades in Q2 2012

David Dreman 104,964 sh (New)
Jim Simons 177,300 sh (+121.9%)
Chuck Royce 204,700 sh (unchged)
First Pacific Advisors 3,500 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Joel Greenblatt 23,844 sh (-5.23%)
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Q3 2012

CEC Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Paul Tudor Jones 13,100 sh (New)
David Dreman 258,856 sh (+146.61%)
Jim Simons 212,500 sh (+19.85%)
Chuck Royce 204,700 sh (unchged)
First Pacific Advisors 3,500 sh (unchged)
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
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Q4 2012

CEC Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Chuck Royce 204,700 sh (unchged)
David Dreman 255,271 sh (-1.38%)
Jim Simons 121,885 sh (-42.64%)
Paul Tudor Jones 7,200 sh (-45.04%)
First Pacific Advisors 1,300 sh (-62.86%)
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Q1 2013

CEC Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Chuck Royce 204,700 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
David Dreman 252,392 sh (-1.13%)
First Pacific Advisors 1,200 sh (-7.69%)
Jim Simons 96,900 sh (-20.5%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with CEC

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
David Dreman 2012-09-30 Add 146.61%0.11%$28.96 - $36.9 $ 39.1221%258856
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.06%$28.96 - $36.9 $ 39.1221%0
David Dreman 2012-06-30 New Buy0.09%$33.15 - $38.64 $ 39.129%104964
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Add 35.66%0.02%$34.31 - $39.7 $ 39.1214%25160
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 Add 22.05%0.01%$26.97 - $35.48 $ 39.1220%18546
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 Add 149.71%0.04%$26.53 - $42.29 $ 39.1216%15195
Joel Greenblatt 2011-06-30 New Buy0.03%$36.1 - $40.72 $ 39.121%6085
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 15.40
CEC's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
92% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 22.60 vs. CEC: 15.40 )
CEC' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 6.06   Max: 25
Current: 15.4
6.06
25
P/B 4.89
CEC's P/B is ranked lower than
73% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.95 vs. CEC: 4.89 )
CEC' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 1.65   Max: 7.59
Current: 4.89
1.65
7.59
P/S 0.84
CEC's P/S is ranked lower than
54% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.64 vs. CEC: 0.84 )
CEC' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.41   Max: 2.93
Current: 0.84
0.41
2.93
PFCF 16.94
CEC's PFCF is ranked higher than
60% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 17.05 vs. CEC: 16.94 )
CEC' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 5   Max: 390
Current: 16.94
5
390
EV-to-EBIT 12.83
CEC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
91% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 15.08 vs. CEC: 12.83 )
CEC' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 5.9   Max: 14.9
Current: 12.83
5.9
14.9
PEG 3.42
CEC's PEG is ranked higher than
90% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.05 vs. CEC: 3.42 )
CEC' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.58   Max: 2.96
Current: 3.42
0.58
2.96
Shiller P/E 14.39
CEC's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
92% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 16.27 vs. CEC: 14.39 )
CEC' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 6   Max: 25.43
Current: 14.39
6
25.43

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 2.35
CEC's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
91% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.41 vs. CEC: 2.35 )
CEC' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.49   Max: 3.07
Current: 2.35
0.49
3.07
Dividend Payout 0.4
CEC's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
80% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.51 vs. CEC: 0.4 )
CEC' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.29   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.4
0.29
0.36
Yield on cost (5-Year) 2.30
CEC's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
88% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.34 vs. CEC: 2.30 )
CEC' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.49   Max: 3.07
Current: 2.3
0.49
3.07
Share Buyback Rate 6.4
CEC's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
98% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: -0.10 vs. CEC: 6.4 )
CEC' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 10   Max: -0.2
Current: 6.4

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Tangible Book 4.9
CEC's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
82% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 3.60 vs. CEC: 4.9 )
CEC' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 2.3   Max: 5.3
Current: 4.9
2.3
5.3
Price/DCF (Projected) 0.8
CEC's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
76% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. CEC: 0.8 )
CEC' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 2.4
Current: 0.8
0.6
2.4
Price/Median PS Value 0.6
CEC's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
62% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. CEC: 0.6 )
CEC' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 1.6
Current: 0.6
0.5
1.6
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 2.5
CEC's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked higher than
93% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.70 vs. CEC: 2.5 )
CEC' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 2.1
Current: 2.5
0.9
2.1
Price/Graham Number 1.9
CEC's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
80% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 2.30 vs. CEC: 1.9 )
CEC' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.1   Max: 1.9
Current: 1.9
1.1
1.9
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 7.80
CEC's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
92% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 7.20 vs. CEC: 7.80 )
CEC' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 6.7   Max: 16.9
Current: 7.8
6.7
16.9
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 11.48
CEC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
95% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 9.03 vs. CEC: 11.48 )
CEC' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 12   Max: 21.9
Current: 11.48
12
21.9

Business Description

CEC Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Kansas in 1980 and is engaged in the family restaurant/entertainment center business. As of January 3, 2010, the Company operated 497 Chuck E. Cheese's located in 44 states and Canada and its franchisees operated a total of 48 stores located in 16 states, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Chile, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants offer a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, a salad bar and desserts. The Company and its franchisees operate in a total of 545 Chuck E. Cheese's stores located in 48 states and six foreign countries or territories. The Company periodically reevaluates the site characteristics of its restaurants. Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants are typically located in shopping centers or in free-standing buildings near shopping centers and generally occupy 9,000 to 14,500 square feet in area. Soft drinks, coffee and tea are also served, along with beer and wine where permitted by local laws. The main customer base for its stores consists of families with children between two and 12 years of age. The Company conducts advertising campaigns focused on families with young children that feature the family entertainment experiences available at Chuck E. Cheese's with the main objective of increasing the frequency of customer visits. The family dining industry and the entertainment industry are highly competitive, with a number of major national and regional chains operating in each of these spaces. It owns various trademarks, including 'Chuck E. Cheese's' and the Chuck E. Cheese character image used in connection with its business, which have been registered with the appropriate patent and trademark offices. The development and operation of Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants faces various federal, state and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those that impose restrictions, levy a fee or tax, or require a permit or license on the service of alcoholic beverages and the operation of games and rides.
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