Biglari Holdings Inc (BH-A)vsChipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)
BH-A
Biglari Holdings Inc
$1,975.35
+3.66%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.21B
CMG
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
$38.03
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $47.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc generates 2963% more annual revenue ($12.42B vs $405.61M). CMG leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs -7.3%. CMG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BH-A
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
CMG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -3.6% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 21.9x book value
Earnings declined 1.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BH-A
The strongest argument for BH-A centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : CMG
The strongest argument for CMG centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BH-A
The primary concerns for BH-A are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CMG
The primary concerns for CMG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.46 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BH-A profiles as a turnaround stock while CMG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
CMG is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
CMG generates stronger free cash flow (463M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CMG scores higher overall (54/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Biglari Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Biglari Holdings Inc., primarily operates and franchises restaurants in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., often known simply as Chipotle, is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in tacos and Mission burritos that are made to order in front of the customer.
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