Chipotle Mexican GrillMEX:CMG +3.66%83 FCF Yield % is 3.52 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 1.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:CMG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,048.30 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 364 Restaurants companies, Chipotle Mexican Grill ranks worse than 56.59% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Chipotle Mexican Grill FCF Yield % Related Terms
Chipotle Mexican Grill FCF Yield % 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, Chipotle Mexican Grill's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill FCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chipotle Mexican Grill's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chipotle Mexican Grill's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (MEX:CMG) has a FCF Yield % of 3.52 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chipotle Mexican Grill and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 1.84. Over the past decade, Chipotle Mexican Grill's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.67 to 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Chipotle Mexican Grill ranks #206 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill's FCF Yield % too high?
Chipotle Mexican Grill's current FCF Yield % of 3.52 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 3.94. The Restaurants industry median FCF Yield % is 4.84. Chipotle Mexican Grill's value of 3.52 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chipotle Mexican Grill ranks #206 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill's FCF Yield % compare to YUM and DRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Chipotle Mexican Grill ranks #206 out of 364 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Chipotle Mexican Grill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.84. Chipotle Mexican Grill's value of 3.52 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chipotle Mexican Grill's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.67 to 3.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.84 vs. the industry median of 4.84, Chipotle Mexican Grill has consistently been below 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 FCF Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.84, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chipotle Mexican Grill's current FCF Yield % of 3.52 is 27.3% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chipotle Mexican Grill and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chipotle Mexican Grill's current FCF Yield % is 3.52, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chipotle Mexican Grill (MEX:CMG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,048.30, compared to a current price of MXN584.94 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.52, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.84 and 27.3% below the Restaurants industry median of 4.84. Chipotle Mexican Grill's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chipotle Mexican Grill (MEX:CMG), the current FCF Yield % is 3.52 as of Jun. 29, 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 Chipotle Mexican Grill (MEX:CMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chipotle Mexican Grill stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN584.94 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,048.30.
GuruFocus considers Chipotle Mexican Grill to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CMG:
FCF Yield %: 3.52 (91% above median its 10-year median of 1.84)
GF Value™: MXN1,048.30 vs. price of MXN584.94 (44.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% below the Restaurants median (#206 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chipotle is a leading fast-casual, Mexican-inspired restaurant chain, generating $11.9 billion in sales across 3,983 company-operated US locations, 104 international units primarily in Canada and Europe, and 14 licensed stores largely operated in the Middle East at the end of 2025. The firm's revenue is primarily driven by food and beverage sales at its company-owned restaurants, supplemented by delivery fees generated through its first-party digital channels. Chipotle emphasizes ingredients with no artificial flavors and utilizes an efficient, assembly line service model to serve mainly customizable burritos, bowls, salads, quesadillas, and tacos.
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