Cracker Barrel Old Stock Analysis

CBRL Stock  USD 31.35  1.23  4.08%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Cracker Barrel Old extending back to November 05, 1984. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Cracker Barrel stands at 31.35, as last reported on the 3rd of February, with the highest price reaching 31.52 and the lowest price hitting 29.70 during the day.
IPO Date
7th of September 1984
200 Day MA
45.4715
50 Day MA
28.5174
Beta
1.265
 
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Cracker Barrel Old holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.346. At this time, Cracker Barrel's Debt To Equity is quite stable compared to the past year. Interest Debt Per Share is expected to rise to 57.89 this year, although the value of Short and Long Term Debt will most likely fall to about 72.6 M. Cracker Barrel's financial risk is the risk to Cracker Barrel stockholders that is caused by an increase in debt.

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Cracker Barrel's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Cracker Barrel's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Cracker Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Cracker Barrel's stakeholders.
For many companies, including Cracker Barrel, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Cracker Barrel Old, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Cracker Barrel's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
1.5685
Enterprise Value Ebitda
11.9597
Price Sales
0.2037
Shares Float
20 M
Dividend Share
1
At this time, Cracker Barrel's Common Stock Shares Outstanding is quite stable compared to the past year. Common Stock Total Equity is expected to rise to about 257.4 K this year, although the value of Liabilities And Stockholders Equity will most likely fall to about 1.3 B. . At this time, Cracker Barrel's Price Book Value Ratio is quite stable compared to the past year. Price To Free Cash Flows Ratio is expected to rise to 26.25 this year, although the value of Price Earnings Ratio will most likely fall to 20.66.
Cracker Barrel Old is overvalued with Real Value of 26.04 and Target Price of 29.13. The main objective of Cracker Barrel stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Cracker Barrel Old is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Cracker Barrel's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Cracker Barrel stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA.
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Cracker Stock Analysis Notes

About 99.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.57. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Cracker Barrel Old has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.5. The entity last dividend was issued on the 16th of January 2026. The firm had 3:2 split on the 22nd of March 1993. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. develops and operates the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store concept in the United States. The company was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. Cracker Barrel operates under Restaurants classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 73000 people. For more info on Cracker Barrel Old please contact Sandra Cochran at 615 444 5533 or go to https://www.crackerbarrel.com.

Cracker Barrel Quarterly Total Revenue

797.19 Million

Cracker Barrel Old Investment Alerts

Cracker Barrel Old had very high historical volatility over the last 90 days
Cracker Barrel Old currently holds 1.13 B in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 2.35, implying the company greatly relies on financing operations through barrowing. Cracker Barrel Old has a current ratio of 0.62, indicating that it has a negative working capital and may not be able to pay financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Cracker Barrel's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.
Over 99.0% of Cracker Barrel shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies
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Cracker Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Cracker Barrel's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2023-06-06
2023-04-301.351.21-0.1410 
2024-09-17
2024-07-311.140.98-0.1614 
2024-05-30
2024-04-300.720.880.1622 
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Cracker Barrel Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Cracker Barrel's ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Cracker Barrel's performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Cracker Barrel's operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Cracker Barrel's stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Cracker Stock Institutional Investors

Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.
Shares
Geode Capital Management, Llc2025-06-30
546 K
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2025-06-30
508.4 K
William Blair Investment Management, Llc2025-06-30
504.4 K
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership2025-06-30
486.3 K
Goldman Sachs Group Inc2025-06-30
417 K
Wellington Management Company Llp2025-06-30
362 K
Amvescap Plc.2025-06-30
350.9 K
Citadel Advisors Llc2025-06-30
316.4 K
Ubs Group Ag2025-06-30
284.8 K
Blackrock Inc2025-06-30
3.2 M
Gmt Capital Corp2025-06-30
2.8 M
Note, although Cracker Barrel's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Cracker Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 699.99 M.

Cracker Profitablity

Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.02  0.02 
Return On Capital Employed 0.03  0.03 
Return On Assets 0.02  0.02 
Return On Equity 0.09  0.09 

Management Efficiency

Cracker Barrel Old has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0109 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0109 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 0.0389 %, meaning that it created $0.0389 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. Cracker Barrel's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Cracker Barrel manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The value of Return On Tangible Assets is estimated to slide to 0.02. The value of Return On Capital Employed is expected to slide to 0.03. At this time, Cracker Barrel's Intangible Assets are quite stable compared to the past year. Net Tangible Assets is expected to rise to about 476.4 M this year, although the value of Non Current Assets Total will most likely fall to about 1.1 B.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 19.83  10.51 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 18.73  10.09 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 14.07  8.01 
Price Book Value Ratio 2.31  3.17 
Enterprise Value Multiple 14.07  8.01 
Price Fair Value 2.31  3.17 
Enterprise Value3.4 B1.8 B
The strategic initiatives led by Cracker Barrel's management are central to its market success. By analyzing these initiatives, we provide a clear picture of the stock's growth prospects.
Dividend Yield
0.0332
Operating Margin
(0.04)
Profit Margin
0.0049
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0319
Beta
1.265

Technical Drivers

As of the 3rd of February, Cracker Barrel shows the risk adjusted performance of (0.02), and Mean Deviation of 3.05. Cracker Barrel Old technical analysis gives you the methodology to make use of historical prices and volume patterns to determine a pattern that approximates the direction of the firm's future prices. Please confirm Cracker Barrel Old risk adjusted performance, variance, as well as the relationship between the Variance and potential upside to decide if Cracker Barrel Old is priced correctly, providing market reflects its regular price of 31.35 per share. Given that Cracker Barrel has information ratio of (0.05), we suggest you to validate Cracker Barrel Old's prevailing market performance to make sure the company can sustain itself at a future point.

Cracker Barrel Old Price Movement Analysis

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The output start index for this execution was twenty-three with a total number of output elements of thirty-eight. The Bollinger Bands is very popular indicator that was developed by John Bollinger. It consist of three lines. Cracker Barrel middle band is a simple moving average of its typical price. The upper and lower bands are (N) standard deviations above and below the middle band. The bands widen and narrow when the volatility of the price is higher or lower, respectively. The upper and lower bands can also be interpreted as price targets for Cracker Barrel Old. When the price bounces off of the lower band and crosses the middle band, then the upper band becomes the price target.

Cracker Barrel Old Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Cracker Barrel insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Cracker Barrel's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Cracker Barrel insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Jim Spurgin over two weeks ago
Disposition of 318 shares by Jim Spurgin of Cracker Barrel at 32.76 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gmt Capital Corp over a month ago
Disposition of 42400 shares by Gmt Capital Corp of Cracker Barrel at 26.13 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gmt Capital Corp over two months ago
Disposition of 42400 shares by Gmt Capital Corp of Cracker Barrel at 28.6 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gmt Capital Corp over two months ago
Acquisition by Gmt Capital Corp of 70293 shares of Cracker Barrel at 42.27 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Julie Masino over three months ago
Disposition of 688 shares by Julie Masino of Cracker Barrel at 57.58 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Julie Masino over six months ago
Acquisition by Julie Masino of 53435 shares of Cracker Barrel at 45.96 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Bramlage Stephen P Jr over six months ago
Acquisition by Bramlage Stephen P Jr of 1288 shares of Cracker Barrel subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Donna Roberts over six months ago
Acquisition by Donna Roberts of 6554 shares of Cracker Barrel at 45.96 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gmt Capital Corp over six months ago
Acquisition by Gmt Capital Corp of 70293 shares of Cracker Barrel at 42.27 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gmt Capital Corp over six months ago
Acquisition by Gmt Capital Corp of 53000 shares of Cracker Barrel at 43.03 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gmt Capital Corp over six months ago
Acquisition by Gmt Capital Corp of 26500 shares of Cracker Barrel at 43.84 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gmt Capital Corp over six months ago
Acquisition by Gmt Capital Corp of 26500 shares of Cracker Barrel at 43.05 subject to Rule 16b-3

Cracker Barrel Outstanding Bonds

Cracker Barrel issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Cracker Barrel Old uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Cracker bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Cracker Barrel Old has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Cracker Barrel Predictive Daily Indicators

Cracker Barrel intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Cracker Barrel stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Cracker Barrel Corporate Filings

13A
30th of January 2026
An amended filing to the original Schedule 13G
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F4
26th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
12th of January 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
6th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
31st of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
29th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
23rd of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
18th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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Cracker Barrel Forecast Models

Cracker Barrel's time-series forecasting models are one of many Cracker Barrel's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Cracker Barrel's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Cracker Barrel Old Debt to Cash Allocation

Many companies such as Cracker Barrel, eventually find out that there is only so much market out there to be conquered, and adding the next product or service is only half as profitable per unit as their current endeavors. Eventually, the company will reach a point where cash flows are strong, and extra cash is available but not fully utilized. In this case, the company may start buying back its stock from the public or issue more dividends.
Cracker Barrel Old currently holds 1.13 B in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 2.35, implying the company greatly relies on financing operations through barrowing. Cracker Barrel Old has a current ratio of 0.62, indicating that it has a negative working capital and may not be able to pay financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Cracker Barrel's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Cracker Barrel Total Assets Over Time

Cracker Barrel Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Cracker Barrel uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Cracker Barrel Debt Ratio

    
  58.0   
It seems about 42% of Cracker Barrel's assets are financed be debt. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Cracker Barrel's operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Cracker Barrel, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Cracker Barrel Corporate Bonds Issued

Cracker Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

1.36 Billion

At this time, Cracker Barrel's Short and Long Term Debt Total is quite stable compared to the past year.

About Cracker Stock Analysis

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.01  0.01 
Operating Profit Margin 0.01  0.01 
Net Profit Margin 0.01  0.01 
Gross Profit Margin 0.32  0.62 

Current Cracker Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Cracker analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Cracker analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
29.13Hold8Odds
Cracker Barrel Old current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Cracker analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Cracker stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Cracker Barrel Old, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Cracker conference calls.
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Cracker Stock Analysis Indicators

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Begin Period Cash Flow12 M
Total Stockholder Equity461.7 M
Capital Lease Obligations695 M
Property Plant And Equipment Net1.8 B
Cash And Short Term Investments39.6 M
Cash39.6 M
50 Day M A28.5174
Net Interest Income-20.5 M
Total Current Liabilities625.6 M
Forward Price Earnings55.5556
Interest Expense20.5 M
Stock Based Compensation11.7 M
Long Term Debt335.5 M
Common Stock Shares Outstanding22.5 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-156.7 M
Tax Provision-8.7 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.64
Accounts Payable169.8 M
Net Debt1.1 B
Other Operating Expenses3.4 B
Non Current Assets Total1.8 B
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity2.2 B
Non Currrent Assets Other51.4 M
When determining whether Cracker Barrel Old is a strong investment it is important to analyze Cracker Barrel's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Cracker Barrel's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Cracker Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Cracker Barrel. Projected growth potential of Cracker fundamentally drives upward valuation adjustments. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. Comprehensive Cracker Barrel assessment requires weighing all these inputs, though not all factors influence outcomes equally.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.64)
Dividend Share
1
Earnings Share
0.74
Revenue Per Share
154.28
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.06)
Understanding Cracker Barrel Old requires distinguishing between market price and book value, where the latter reflects Cracker's accounting equity. The concept of intrinsic value—what Cracker Barrel's is actually worth based on fundamentals - guides informed investors toward better entry and exit points. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Market sentiment, economic cycles, and investor behavior can push Cracker Barrel's price substantially above or below its fundamental value.
It's important to distinguish between Cracker Barrel's intrinsic value and market price, which are calculated using different methodologies. Investment decisions regarding Cracker Barrel should consider multiple factors including financial performance, growth metrics, competitive position, and professional analysis. In contrast, Cracker Barrel's trading price reflects the actual exchange value where willing buyers and sellers reach mutual agreement.