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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC CMG
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It does not currently pay a dividend. FY2025 revenue was $11.9B at a 12.9% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | BTIG | Buy (reit) |
| 2026-08-04 | Argus Research | Buy (main) |
| 2026-07-31 | Guggenheim | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-07-30 | Piper Sandler | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-07-30 | DA Davidson | Buy (main) |
| 2026-07-30 | TD Cowen | Buy (reit) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
How it ranks in Retail Trade · percentile among 238 companies
Percentile vs other Retail Trade companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 6/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.031 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.069 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.215 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.459 |
Sector peers · similar-size Retail Trade companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMG | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | 6/9 | 2.36 | 27.8 | +5.4% |
| YUMC | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | 6/9 | 2.77 | 16.4 | +4.4% |
| DRI | DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC | 6/9 | 0.28 | 20.3 | +9.4% |
| QSR | Restaurant Brands International Inc. | 4/9 | 1.06 | — | +12.2% |
| QSP | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 4/9 | 0.83 | — | +12.2% |
| YUM | YUM BRANDS INC | 4/9 | -0.76 | 27.9 | +8.8% |
| TXRH | Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | 2/9 | 2.15 | — | +9.4% |
About CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. The company sells food and beverages, such as burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads, as well as kids' meals, chips, and sides. It also offers Mexican-inspired meals using responsibly sourced meats, such as chicken, beef, and pork under the Responsibly Raised brand. In addition, the company provides digital ordering through its website, mobile app, and third-party delivery platforms. It operates 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.
FAQ
Is CMG financially healthy?
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC's Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does CMG pay a dividend?
No, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC does not currently pay a dividend.
How profitable is CMG?
In FY2025, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC had a net margin of 12.9% and a return on equity of 54.3%.
Is CMG overvalued or undervalued?
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC trades at about 28.6× trailing earnings — below its 10-year norm (10-year range 34.1×–547.3×, median 64.9×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for CMG?
The average Wall-Street price target for CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC is $44.05, about 35.0% above the recent price, from 31 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is CMG a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC: a Piotroski F-score of 6/9, an Altman Z″ in the grey zone, a P/E of about 27.8×. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.