Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (STU:OLD) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Apr. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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STU:OLD Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc STU:OLD
70 GF Score
Price €48.34
GF Value €40.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Profitability Rank?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store STU:OLD -1.95% 70 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates STU:OLD with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.84%. As of today, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Profitability Rank Related Terms


STU:OLD vs BH, WEN, PZZA: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=5.746 / 681.749
=0.84 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (STU:OLD) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Profitability Rank too high?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Profitability Rank compare to BH and WEN?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Restaurants company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 (STU:OLD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.56, compared to a current price of €48.34 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (STU:OLD), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 (STU:OLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.34 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.56. GuruFocus considers Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:OLD:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €40.56 vs. price of €48.34 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 14 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:OLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Business Description

Other Exchanges CBRL:USA
Address 305 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, TN, USA, 37087-4779
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.
70GF Score

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