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During the past 12 months, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -94.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -19.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 45.00% per year. The lowest was -37.50% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NAS:CBRL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CBRL vs BH, WEN, PZZA: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's PE Ratio falls into.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.16
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.16 mean?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.16 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #201 out of 246 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.16. The Restaurants industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.70. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of $1.16 is 91.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #201 out of 246 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BH and WEN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #201 out of 246 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.70. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of $1.16 is 91.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Restaurants company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Restaurants companies is 13.70, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.16 is 91.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.71, compared to a current price of $58.75 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.16 and 91.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 13.70. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.16 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.75 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.71.
GuruFocus considers Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBRL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.16
GF Value™: $46.71 vs. price of $58.75 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.5% below the Restaurants median (#201 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc operates hundreds of full-service restaurants throughout the United States. The Cracker Barrel stores consists of a restaurant with a gift shop. The restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The gift shop offers a variety of decorative and functional items specializing in rocking chairs, holiday gifts, toys, apparel and foods.
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