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

With Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s revenues expected to fall below the previous year's, investors are likely to approach the stock with caution. Declining revenues can negatively affect profitability, which makes it harder for the company to maintain investor confidence and perform well in the market.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.235000
forwardPE 24.233833
debtToEquity 179.319000
earningsGrowth 0.040000
revenueGrowth 0.049000
grossMargins 0.400990
operatingMargins 0.152130
trailingEps 1.140000
forwardEps 1.361320

A current ratio of 1.235 for CMG implies that the company has ample liquidity to meet its short-term debts. CMG's cash reserves and current assets should easily cover these obligations, highlighting its financial stability and ability to manage short-term liabilities.
CMG's Forward PE ratio is in a good range, reflecting a reasonable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which suggests potential for investors looking to capitalize on future value appreciation.
CMG's elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggests that the company is using significant debt to finance its operations. This level of leverage can amplify financial risk, particularly if profitability decreases or external conditions become unfavorable.
CMG's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is operating at a loss. This reflects an inability to cover production costs and operational expenses, which could undermine its financial stability.
With CMG's forward EPS higher than its trailing EPS, the company is expected to be more profitable in the current financial year. This signals confidence in CMG's growth potential, as improved earnings are forecasted compared to the prior year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for CMG
Price projections for CMG

Price projections for CMG have been gradually lowered, signaling reduced optimism among analysts. This downward adjustment suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting previous growth expectations.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for CMG
Insider Transactions for CMG


There were 15 CMG sales transactions, at market price of 47.28200022379557.1 separate transactions to buy CMG were completed, while market price hovered around 53.599998474121094.The insider transaction records do not exhibit a strong trend, leaving the company’s future direction unclear based on this data alone.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CMG
Recommendations trend for CMG


Analysts have been favoring Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. with a buy bias recently, signaling a promising investment opportunity. This optimistic outlook may attract more investors, positioning Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. as a desirable option for those seeking to invest their money in a stable, profitable company with strong growth potential.