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The historical rank and industry rank for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CBRL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.96 Med: 12.85 Max: 52.84
Current: 11.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was 52.84. The lowest was 6.96. And the median was 12.85.
CBRL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 56.59% of 364
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.89
vs CBRL: 11.98
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NAS:CBRL) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $56.57.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Enterprise Value is $2,333 Mil.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $195 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-OCF of 11.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 12.85. Over the past decade, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.96 to 52.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #206 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's EV-to-OCF too high?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current EV-to-OCF of 11.98 is near median its 10-year median of 12.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.96 to a high of 52.84. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.89. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 11.98 is 21.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #206 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to BH and WEN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #206 out of 364 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.89. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 11.98 is 21.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.96 to 52.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.85 vs. the industry median of 9.89, 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-OCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Restaurants companies is 9.89, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 11.98 is 21.1% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.89 — 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-OCF is 11.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.85. 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 $56.57 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.85 and 21.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.89. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.98 as of Jul. 30, 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 $56.57 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.71.
GuruFocus considers Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBRL:
EV-to-OCF: 11.98 (near median its 10-year median of 12.85)
GF Value™: $46.71 vs. price of $56.57 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% above the Restaurants median (#206 of 364)
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.
65GF Score
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