Chipotle Mexican Grill Sign
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) – Stock Screen
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) operates restaurants throughout the United States… as well as one restaurant in Toronto, Canada as well as one in London, England. The nearly 1,100 CMG restaurants serve a menu of tacos, burritos, salads, and other like foods. And, for full disclosure, I had never eaten at a CMG until a year ago… when I returned 3 times in 4 days. The menu was quite impressive, the food was exceptional for the price, and the service was friendly and efficient. Furthermore, my friend (who required a gluten-free diet) was accommodated by their selections. And, when I took a look at their numbers, I soon found CMG to be quite healthy for portfolio too… let me show you why.
I’m not one to draw these things out, so let’s get straight to it:
- Debt: 0%
- Profit Margin: 15.7%
- 3 Years Sales Growth Rate: 18%
- Sales % Change (last 1/4): 22%
If you haven’t already added Chipotle Mexican Grill to your menu of stocks to hold, at least consider adding it to your stock watch list. I’m sure it will satisfy your hunger for healthy returns.
If you’re looking for other stocks within the sector, here’s a few: Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), McDonalds (MCD), and Caribou Coffee (CBOU) among others.
If you would like me to perform a stock screen on a stock of your choice, simply send me an email and I’ll add it to the list!
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CMG is up almost 6% today! Nice pick. I’m surprised how much the stock is going for. Too pricey for my portfolio right now, but I like their numbers.
Thanks. The post was not designed to recommend a buy… as I don’t offer recommendations. However, it was designed to highlight readers/investors of a great opportunity and why… from my perspective. I bought some today… and it felt great!
You got my curiosity going after you mentioned going back 3 times in 4 days!
I will give them a shot next time I’m in the US
Yes, unfortunately they haven’t made their way to Canada yet. It’s worth the visit… and you’d be supporting my recent purchase today too! So, please do… see if you can go more than I did
Nice stock highlight.
I agree, very impressive numbers. I just discovered Chipotle awhile back myself. They have excellent burrito bowls. 
They are certainly one of the great stocks for 2011 and 2012 too… here’s to burrito bowls!
My favorite quick-food Mexican eatery is Moe’s Southwest Grill, which operates in the East Coast (New York, New Jersey) and the Southeast (Florida, Georgia, etc.) Their food beats Chipotle by a huge margin, in my humble opinion.
Unfortunately they’re not publicly traded, so when it comes to the markets, CMG might be the winner!
Paula: The closest Moe’s to where I will be this fall is 25 miles… is it worth the drive?
I do like CMG as a restaurant and a stock. It doesn’t fit my dividend investing strategy though so I can only support the restaurant.
No problem… the rest of us appreciate your support.