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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$70.05 -3.31% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $69.80

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 70/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (69% profit margin, 5% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 70/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 15% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.1% hit rate) →

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $1.57B

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As of 2026-11-03, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (NASDAQ: CBRL) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $70.05 (-3.31% 1D, market cap $1.57B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CBRL ranks #159 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), CBRL carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 34.9x, gross margin of 69.0%, and ROIC of 5.4%. By comparison, ARCO (Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (Class A)) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E 6.9x, ROIC 18.9%, cap $1.42B) and WEN (Wendy's Company) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 8.3x, ROIC 10.7%, cap $1.37B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ARCO leads on earnings multiple (6.9x) while ARCO leads on capital efficiency (18.9% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CBRL?

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Per CBRL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-01, CIK 0001067294), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc generated $3.48B in revenue (+0.4% YoY), $46.4M in net income, and $59.8M in free cash flow against $2.10B in total assets and $381.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $69.80 (-0.36%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 1.7% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 70/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 15% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.1% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CBRL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.9%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (70/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY CBRL SCORES 70/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±8.9% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (63.7) create a -10 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C+$61.25+8.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$66.69+2.2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$68.19+2.7% Next Q

Current

Grade B-$70.05+6.6% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 70/100 (B-) score, CBRL faces multiple-compression risk if 34.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 66.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($57.38) or 200D SMA ($43.08) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($73.83) toward Bear Floor ($57.44).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How CBRL Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$59.8M (1.7% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $3.44B

FY24

Rev $3.47B

FY25

Rev $3.48B

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$3.48B	69%	1.6%	$46.4M	$59.8M	5.4%
FY 2024	$3.47B	68.7%	1.3%	$40.9M	$40.7M	3.9%
FY 2023	$3.44B	69%	3.5%	$99.1M	$250.5M	5.4%

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CBRL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +140.89%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-03O $72.45H $72.45L $70.05C $70.05VOL 747.4K

RES: $74.11SUP: $40.10SMA50: $57.38SMA200: $43.08

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

26.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CBRL)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #159 of 1011 ⚔️ ARCO vs CBRL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CBRL vs. ARCO, WEN, BJRI, SG)

Industry: Restaurants (51 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL) ranks #159 by composite RQD confidence (70/100, grade B-) and #448 by equity capitalization ($1.57B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ARCO leads on earnings valuation at 6.9x trailing P/E, while ARCO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.9% ROIC and 96.0% gross margin. CBRL currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 70/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
CBRL ACTIVE Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc	B-	70/100	34.9x	69.0%	5.4%	-3.31%	$1.57B	Benchmark Subject
ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (Class A)	D	48/100	6.9x	96.0%	18.9%	-2.46%	$1.42B	/arco-vs-cbrl →
WEN Wendy's Company	D	49/100	8.3x	63.6%	10.7%	+0.63%	$1.37B	/wen-vs-cbrl →
BJRI BJ's Restaurants Inc.	C-	61/100	27.6x	74.7%	10.7%	-1.18%	$1.33B	/bjri-vs-cbrl →
SG Sweetgreen Inc. (Class A)	E	31/100	—	—	-35.0%	-2.98%	$1.32B	/sg-vs-cbrl →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-01 • CIK 0001067294

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-01), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL) reported GAAP revenue of $3.48B (+0.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.47B , and +1.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $46.4M, operating cash flow of $218.9M, and free cash flow of $59.8M (+46.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, CBRL closed FY2025 with $2.10B in total assets against $381.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-08-01	$3.48B	$46.4M	$218.9M	$59.8M	$2.10B	$381.8M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-08-02	$3.47B	$40.9M	$169.0M	$40.7M	$2.15B	$471.5M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-07-28	$3.44B	$99.1M	$250.5M	$250.5M	—	—

3. CBRL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CBRL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does CBRL compare to ARCO and WEN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CBRL?

Where is CBRL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CBRL last traded at $70.05 (-3.31% on volume of 747,447 shares), positioning the stock +22.08% above its 50-day simple moving average ($57.38) and +62.60% above its 200-day simple moving average ($43.08). Across its 52-week range of $24.85 to $73.67, CBRL sits at the 92.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.9% ($63.82 to $76.28).

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How profitable is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), CBRL converted $3.5B of revenue into a 69% gross margin, 1.6% operating margin, and $59.8M in free cash flow (1.7% FCF margin).

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CBRL — Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:28:25Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CBRL carries an RQD Score of 70, graded B-, with the verdict "Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20 (ROIC 5.4%; FCF yield 3.69%); Whale 13F Flow 17/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 14/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 10/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 15/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.9).

For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is institutional flow (17/20), which suggests upside momentum is being supported by large holders, though the source does not identify those holders. The weakest pillar is macro regime fit (10/20), reflecting a Beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity, meaning the stock is expected to move in line with the broader market rather than offering defensive insulation. The cash engine score (14/20) pairs a 5.4% ROIC with a 3.69% FCF yield, which is positive but modest relative to the market-cap-based valuation shown in the Snapshot. The forensic balance sheet score (15/20) indicates a reasonably stable financial posture. Valuation tradeoffs are notable: a P/E (TTM) of 34.9 sits well above the EV/EBITDA of 10.5, and the price sits near the top of its 52-week range, so upside depends on sustaining earnings growth that the reported operating margin of 1.6% does not yet demonstrate. This brief is analytical and educational, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
72.45	$1.62B	34.9	32.5	10.5	2.08	1.43%	1.0	$24.85 - $73.67	5.4%

Business

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Restaurants industry, per the profile. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 69%, an operating margin of 1.6%, and a net margin of 1.3%. The source data does not provide a detailed description of its products, customer base, or revenue model beyond these figures. Revenue of $3483.7M for FY 2025 is reported per the SEC financials.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$3483.7M	$55.0M	$46.4M	N/A	$59.8M	$8.6M	$381.8M
FY 2024	$3470.8M	$45.1M	$40.9M	N/A	$40.7M	$10.3M	$471.5M
FY 2023	$3442.8M	$120.6M	$99.1M	N/A	$250.5M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose modestly across the three reported periods while operating income declined from $120.6M in FY 2023 to $55.0M in FY 2025. Per the market data, ROIC is 5.4% and the reported net margin is 1.3%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.9. Debt declined from $471.5M to $381.8M between FY 2024 and FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts feed, six items reference CBRL. Headlines include a 52-week-high report from Yahoo Finance, a stock price forecast from StockInvest.us, a Motley Fool piece describing the stock as a buy, a Seeking Alpha note on a major rally this year, a one-week performance update from Yahoo Finance, and a MarketBeat report citing an average price target of $50.86. The Seeking Alpha item is tagged as a CATALYST with a GREEN light; the remaining items are tagged MARKET WIRE with YELLOW lights. The MarketBeat average price target of $50.86 sits below the current price of 72.45 and is cited here only as reported. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and 2nd-order bottlenecks are not available in source data beyond the sector classification of Consumer Discretionary and the industry of Restaurants.

Open Questions

What is the source of the institutional accumulation and options positioning referenced in the Whale 13F Flow pillar, given that holder data is absent?
What drove the decline in operating income from $120.6M in FY 2023 to $55.0M in FY 2025 despite stable revenue?
What is the consensus analyst rating and how does it reconcile with the $50.86 average target cited in the news feed?
Which insider and Congressional transactions make up the cluster flow scored in the Insider Conviction pillar?
What specific catalysts underpin the Seeking Alpha "major rally" claim relative to the reported EPS of 2.08?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 19h ago

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE StockInvest.us • 22h ago

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy CBRL?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE The Motley Fool • 1d ago

1 Stock Is in the Spotlight for All the Right Reasons. Here's Why It's a Buy Now.

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🟢 CATALYST Seeking Alpha • 1d ago

Cracker Barrel: Ahead Of Its Skis With Major Rally This Year (NASDAQ:CBRL)

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) Is Up 3.05% in One Week: What You Should Know

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) Stock Has Average Price Target of $50.86 According to Analysts

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Cracker Barrel Soars 90% in 6 Months: Buy or Sell the Stock?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

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CBRL Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $70.05?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $85.49 (+18.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CBRL (B- • RQD 70/100) a Buy at $72.45?

Welcome to the CBRL (Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 70/100 (Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation) in Restaurants. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (34.9x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $57.24 (-21.0%)

Spot @ $72.45

Pump the brakes on CBRL — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CBRL, but look at what you are paying: 34.9x trailing P/E with 69.0% gross margins. Unless Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $89.84 (+24.0%)

Spot @ $72.45

CBRL cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CBRL, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Restaurants and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $72.45 (52-wk range $24.85 - $73.67), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.