Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Restaurants

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. It sells food and beverages, such as burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads, as well as kids's meals, chips, and sides. It offers Mexican-inspired meals using responsibly sourced meats, such as chicken, beef, and pork branded as Responsibly Raised. The company also provides digital ordering through its website, mobile app, and third-party delivery platforms. It has operations in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for CMG
Revenue projections for CMG

CMG's revenue projections indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.235000
forwardPE 25.780916
debtToEquity 179.319000
earningsGrowth 0.040000
revenueGrowth 0.049000
grossMargins 0.400990
operatingMargins 0.152130
trailingEps 1.140000
forwardEps 1.361860

CMG's current ratio, being 1.235, demonstrates that the company has the liquidity necessary to service its short-term debt. With strong cash reserves and current assets, CMG is well-equipped to meet its immediate financial obligations without any difficulties.
CMG's Forward PE is at a healthy level, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned relative to its earnings. With the stock not being overvalued, there remains room for future growth, suggesting a balanced opportunity for investors seeking potential upside.
CMG's high debt-to-equity ratio signals that the company is heavily leveraged. This suggests CMG may be relying more on debt than equity to finance its operations, which could expose the company to greater financial risk in challenging economic conditions.
CMG's negative gross and operating margins highlight potential financial struggles, as the company is not covering its production or operational expenses. This could lead to broader concerns about its ability to achieve profitability.
CMG's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals projected growth in profitability, with the company expected to perform better this year. This forecast suggests that CMG's earnings will improve compared to the previous financial year, highlighting optimism in its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for CMG
Price projections for CMG

Over time, CMG's price projections have consistently been revised lower. This downward shift suggests analysts are becoming more cautious about the company's future, possibly due to emerging risks or challenges.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for CMG
Insider Transactions for CMG


15 CMG shares were sold in recent transactions, with market price at 47.28200022379557.1 buy transactions of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. stock were completed, with market price at 53.599998474121094.Insider transactions show no strong upward or downward movement, offering little insight into the company's future performance or strategic direction.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CMG
Recommendations trend for CMG


CMG has received a favorable buy bias from analysts recently, positioning it as a solid investment opportunity. This sentiment may attract more investors, who view CMG as a stable option to park their money and potentially benefit from the company's continued growth and profitability.