CBRL (Cracker Barrel Old Country Store) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.21 (As of Apr. 2026) — 288% Above Median

What is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store CBRL +4.16% 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.21 as of Apr. 2026, which is 288% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates CBRL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 167 Restaurants companies, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks worse than 98.8% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.21.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc is 5.43, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CBRL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.57 Max: 5.43
Current: 5.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was 5.43. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.57.

CBRL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
98.8% of 167 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs CBRL: 5.43

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is 2.05%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was 13.20%. The lowest was 0.74%. And the median was 3.09%.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.25.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -42.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was 196.20% per year. The lowest was -42.30% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NAS:CBRL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CBRL vs BLMN, FWRG, KRUS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
	=	1	/	3.16
	=	0.32

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.25	/	0.113
	=	2.21

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.21 mean?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.21 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. This is 288% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 5.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #165 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.

Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.21 is 288% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 5.43. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 2.21 is 466.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #165 out of 167 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLMN and FWRG?

According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #165 out of 167 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 2.21 is 466.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 5.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Restaurants company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 167 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.21 is 466.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.21, which is 288% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.83, compared to a current price of $48.38 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.21, which is 288% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 466.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.21 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 $48.38 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.83. GuruFocus considers Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CBRL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.21 (288% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: $46.83 vs. price of $48.38 (3.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 64/100 with 10 warning signs
Industry Position: 466.7% above the Restaurants median (#165 of 167)

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

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

Comparable Companies BLMN FWRG KRUS CNNE BH BJRI LOCO NATH DIN PZZA MCD SBUX LSE:CPG CMG YUM TSX:QSR TSX:QSP.UN DRI YUMC TXRH

Other Exchanges OLD:Germany

Address 305 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, TN, USA, 37087-4779

Website https://www.crackerbarrel.com

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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