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.
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.
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).
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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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±8.9% realized swing band)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (63.7) create a -10 pt regime headwind
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.
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 66.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
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).
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL) dropped -3.31% to $70.05, trading at 93% of its 52-week range ($24.85 – $73.67). High-quality cash engine (69% profit margin, 5% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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BROS' Q3 results are likely to reflect shop expansion, menu innovation and digital engagement, offset by higher coffee and occupancy costs.
Amid market volatility, CBRL, ZIM and three other broker-favored stocks stand out for earnings strength, growth drivers and attractive valuations.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +0.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on CBRL today. View full Setup Ledger →
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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 → |
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 | — | — |
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.
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).
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.
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).
Why CBRL Stock dropped -3.31% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (69% profit margin, 5% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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.
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.
| 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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