AustraliaExpansion Cost Pressure
Expansion-led costs and pre-opening expenses may weigh on near-term profitability.
Recommendation: Buy
| Entry Date | Symbol | Recommendation | Entry Price (USD) | Target 1 (USD) | Target 2 (USD) | Holding Duration | Position Status | Return(%)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan, 26 | CMG | Buy | USD 40.72 | USD 42.75 | USD 44.79 | 21 days | Closed |
10.12%
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*Return(%) represent the percentage change between the entry price and exit price of the recommendation.
Data Powered by EOD Historical Data (“EODHD”).
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.
Store Expansion & Digital Strength
Aggressive expansion with 84 new restaurants in Q3, most featuring Chipotlanes, supporting long-term sales and return metrics.
Resilient Revenue Growth
Q3FY25 revenue grew 7.5% YoY to USD 3.0bn.
Expansion Cost Pressure
Expansion-led costs and pre-opening expenses may weigh on near-term profitability.
Operating Margin Decline
15.9% in Q3FY25 vs 16.9% in Q3FY24
Margin pressure from wage inflation and expansion-related costs, softer consumer demand impacting comparable sales, food and input cost volatility, and execution risks associated with rapid store expansion, which could affect near-term profitability and operating efficiency.
| Entry Price | Support* | Target 1** | Target 2** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40.72 | 36.6 | 42.75 | 44.79 |
Data Source: REFINITIV, Analysis: StockNextt
*Support can be considered as an indicative stop-loss, and if prices move below that level on closing basis individuals may evaluate exiting the position depending on their risk appetite, previous holdings, and other factors considered. The support and resistance levels may need to be re-evaluated within 4-6 weeks’ time frame depending on the stock price movements from the date of recommendation on the stock.
**Target prices may vary by ±0.5% depending on market volatility.
Sustained Revenue Growth: Q3FY25 revenue increased 7.5% YoY to USD 3.0bn, supported by new restaurant openings and pricing-led average check growth, demonstrating resilience despite macro pressures.
Scalable StoreExpansion Model: The company opened 84 restaurants in Q3FY25, with over 75% featuring Chipotlanes, supporting higher sales productivity, margins, and long-term return on invested capital.
Earnings Resilience and Shareholder Returns: Adjusted EPS rose 7.4% YoY to USD 0.29, while USD 686.5mn of shares were repurchased during the quarter, highlighting strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation.
Digital and Brand Strength: Digital sales accounted for 36.7% of food and beverage revenue, reinforcing Chipotle’s strong omnichannel model and supporting customer engagement and operating leverage over the medium term.
Balance Sheet Strength: The company ended Q3FY25 with USD 699mn in cash and cash equivalents, providing financial flexibility to fund expansion and capital returns.
Considering recent key business, financial updates, current trading levels, and key business risks, a ‘Buy’ recommendation has been given to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE: CMG) at the closing market price of USD 40.72, as on Jan 21, 2026.
Data Powered by EOD Historical Data (“EODHD”).
Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Restaurants
| Company | Change (USD) | Price (USD) | Trailing PE (x) | Forward PE (x) | Price Sales TTM (x) | Price to Book Value (x) | Enterprise Value to Revenue (x) | Enterprise Value to EBITDA (x) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc |
0.63 1.98% | 32.49 | 31.62 | 31.75 | 4.00 | 16.49 | 4.25 | 21.35 |
| MCD McDonald’s Corporation |
-5.21 1.84% | 278.61 | 25.70 | 23.09 | 8.38 | - | 10.23 | 18.80 |
| SBUX Starbucks Corporation |
0.83 0.83% | 100.65 | 21.34 | 20.79 | 2.62 | - | 3.20 | 15.23 |
| CMPGF Compass Group PLC |
- -% | 33.10 | 26.28 | 19.49 | 1.07 | 6.41 | 1.19 | 13.20 |
| CMPGY Compass Group PLC ADR |
- -% | 32.77 | 25.87 | 19.19 | 1.05 | 6.32 | 1.19 | 13.20 |
Data Powered by EOD Historical Data (“EODHD”).
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