The historical rank and industry rank for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CBRL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.58 Med: 8.06 Max: 16.24
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.24%. The lowest was -1.58%. And the median was 8.06%.
CBRL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 58.56% of 362
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.425
vs CBRL: 1.25
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NAS:CBRL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
CBRL vs PZZA, BJRI, BH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.27% mean?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.27% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #212 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.27% is near median its 10-year median of 8.06. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 8.27% is 241% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #212 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PZZA and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ranks #212 out of 362 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's value of 8.27% is 241% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.06 vs. the industry median of 2.43, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Restaurants companies is 2.43, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.27% is 241% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.06. 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 $46.72, compared to a current price of $48.41 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.06 and 241% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.43. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.27% 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 $48.41 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.72.
GuruFocus considers Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CBRL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.27% (near median its 10-year median of 8.06)
GF Value™: $46.72 vs. price of $48.41 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 241% above the Restaurants median (#212 of 362)
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.
63GF Score
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