Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)vsTH International Limited (THCH)
CMG
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
$35.25
+1.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $43.59B
THCH
TH International Limited
$1.80
-3.74%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $60.55M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc generates 854% more annual revenue ($12.14B vs $1.27B). CMG leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs -38.2%. CMG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CMG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
THCH
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 18.9x book value
Earnings declined 17.9%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -973.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMG
The strongest argument for CMG centers on Return on Equity.
Bull Case : THCH
The strongest argument for THCH centers on Debt/Equity.
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 : THCH
The primary concerns for THCH are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMG profiles as a value stock while THCH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — 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 25/100). 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.
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 →TH International Limited
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
TH International Limited operates Tim Hortons coffee shops in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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