Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)vsGEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)
CMG
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
$29.34
+4.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $41.34B
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$1.92
-7.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $63.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc generates 5705% more annual revenue ($12.14B vs $209.10M). CMG leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs -1.9%. CMG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CMG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
GENK
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CMG.
Margin of Safety
+58.2%
Fair Value
$4.28
Current Price
$1.92
$2.36 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.7x book value
Earnings declined 17.9%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -28.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMG
The strongest argument for CMG centers on Return on Equity.
Bull Case : GENK
The strongest argument for GENK centers on Price/Book.
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.
Bear Case : GENK
The primary concerns for GENK are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 13.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMG profiles as a value stock while GENK is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — 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.
Bottom Line
CMG scores higher overall (54/100 vs 30/100). GENK offers better value entry with a 58.2% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Visit Website →GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. operates restaurants in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Cerritos, California.
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