BJs Restaurants Inc (BJRI)vsChipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)
BJRI
BJs Restaurants Inc
$43.04
+0.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $921.59M
CMG
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
$29.34
+4.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $41.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc generates 761% more annual revenue ($12.14B vs $1.41B). CMG leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 3.1%. BJRI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. CMG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BJRI
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
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 60 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.7x book value
Earnings declined 17.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJRI
The strongest argument for BJRI centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : CMG
The strongest argument for CMG centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BJRI
The primary concerns for BJRI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CMG
The primary concerns for CMG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJRI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
CMG is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
CMG generates stronger free cash flow (471M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CMG scores higher overall (54/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
BJs Restaurants Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates casual restaurants in the United States. The company is headquartered in Huntington Beach, California.
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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