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CBRL · Nasdaq · United States · Retail-Eating Places
In shortCRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−4.7% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | -0.4% | 15/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.0% | 24/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 6.7% | 34/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | -1.2% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.58× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.71× | 72/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 2.72× | 37/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 0.38 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 2.7% | 31/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 2.79× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 7.7% | 82/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.0% | 91/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -1.2% | 10/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -32.0% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,268 | 3,443 | 3,471 | 3,484 | 3,319 |
| Cost of revenue | 1,050 | 1,128 | 1,088 | 1,081 | 1,026 |
| Gross profit | 2,218 | 2,315 | 2,383 | 2,403 | 2,292 |
| Operating income | 153 | 121 | 45 | 55 | (12) |
| Pre-tax income | 143 | 104 | 24 | 38 | 21 |
| Income tax | 12 | 4.6 | (17) | (8.7) | (11) |
| Net income | 132 | 99 | 41 | 46 | 32 |
| Diluted EPS | $5.67 | $4.45 | $1.83 | $2.06 | $1.40 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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0.38 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jul 31, 2026 · Data updated Sep 25, 2026