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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NAS:CBRL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,769 Mil.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EBIT 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 $29 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Enterprise Value is $2,267 Mil.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EBIT 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 $29 Mil.
* 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 (CBRL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 78.24 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. This is 330% above median its historical median of 18.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #246 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current EV-to-EBIT of 78.24 is 330% above median its 10-year median of 18.18. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.67. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 78.24 is 369.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #246 out of 262 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 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBIT compare to PZZA and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #246 out of 262 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.67. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 78.24 is 369.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.18 vs. the industry median of 16.67, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.67, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current EV-to-EBIT of 78.24 is 369.3% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current EV-to-EBIT is 78.24, which is 330% above median its own 10-year median of 18.18. 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 $46.63, compared to a current price of $53.61 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 78.24, which is 330% above median its 10-year median of 18.18 and 369.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 16.67. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 78.24 as of Jul. 19, 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 $53.61 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.63.
GuruFocus considers Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBRL:
EV-to-EBIT: 78.24 (330% above median its 10-year median of 18.18)
GF Value™: $46.63 vs. price of $53.61 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 369.3% above the Restaurants median (#246 of 262)
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 Business Description
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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