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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's enterprise value is $2,262 Mil.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $165 Mil. Therefore, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CBRL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.17 Med: 11.55 Max: 20.17
Current: 13.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was 20.17. The lowest was 6.17. And the median was 11.55.
CBRL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.43% of 307
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.54
vs CBRL: 13.68
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NAS:CBRL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's share price for today is $53.41.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's 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 $1.160.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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-EBITDA Chart
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Enterprise Value is $2,262 Mil.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EBITDA 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 $165 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-EBITDA of 13.68 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. This is 18% above median its historical median of 11.55. Over the past decade, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.17 to 20.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #207 out of 307 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.68 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 11.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.17 to a high of 20.17. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.54. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 13.68 is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #207 out of 307 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-EBITDA compare to PZZA and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #207 out of 307 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.54. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 13.68 is 43.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.17 to 20.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.55 vs. the industry median of 9.54, 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-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.54, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA of 13.68 is 43.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.54 — 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-EBITDA is 13.68, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 11.55. 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 $46.62, compared to a current price of $53.41 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.68, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 11.55 and 43.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.54. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.68 as of Jul. 20, 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 $53.41 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.62.
GuruFocus considers Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBRL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.68 (18% above median its 10-year median of 11.55)
GF Value™: $46.62 vs. price of $53.41 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% above the Restaurants median (#207 of 307)
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.
64GF Score
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