
Investors interested in Retail - Restaurants stocks are likely familiar with Yum China Holdings (YUMC) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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.
| Revenue (TTM) | $12.42B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $4.89B |
| EBITDA | $2.28B |
| Operating Margin | 16.10% |
| Return on Equity | 49.60% |
| Return on Assets | 13.10% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $9.51 |
| Book Value | $1.74 |
| Price-to-Book | 19.27 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 3.44 |
| EV/Revenue | 3.794 |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.53 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -1.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 9.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $1.27B |
| Float | $1.26B |
| % Insiders | 0.73% |
| % Institutions | 92.72% |
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Investors interested in Retail - Restaurants stocks are likely familiar with Yum China Holdings (YUMC) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

On Thursday, August 20, guests wearing school apparel or accessories can receive a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) entrée offer from 3 p.m. to close local time¹ at participating Chipotle restaurants.

A cyclospora outbreak and salmonella flare up are putting food safety and restaurants to the test in the US. It also caused consumers to cut back on eating out and food brands to take a closer look at their supply chains. Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick reports.

Chipotle Mexican Grill remains a Buy, supported by robust financials, aggressive buybacks, and ongoing domestic and international expansion. Q2 saw mixed results: 9.3% revenue growth, a 2.2% comp sales increase, but margin compression amid macro headwinds and consumer caution. CMG plans 350–370 new restaurant openings, with 80% featuring Chipotlanes, and maintains a strong capital-light, debt-free balance sheet.

CMG's Q2 traffic gains and low-single-digit 2026 comp outlook signal recovery, but softer Q3 trends could test its momentum.

The opening at Sidra in Riyadh marks Chipotle's entry into the Kingdom and continues the brand's expansion across the Middle East with franchise partner Alshaya Group NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the opening of its first restaurant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) later this month in partnership with Alshaya Group, a leading international franchise retail operator.

Computer Modelling Group TSE: CMG said first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue declined as growth from recent acquisitions was outweighed by lower organic revenue and a planned reduction in non-core professional services work, while management reaffirmed its full-year outlook for stable organic recurring revenue and no reduction in adjusted EBITDA from fiscal 2026.

Lettuce prices posted their sharpest month-over-month decline on record in July. The multistate cyclospora outbreak has caused diners to reconsider whether to eat the leafy green.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG | CMG Price Prediction) has dropped 12.64% over the past week, opening Monday, Aug.

From August 18 through August 20, Chipotle Rewards members can put their brand knowledge to the test for a chance to win BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) free entrée codes, free Cilantro Lime Sauce offers, free Queso Blanco offers and Chipotle Rewards points1 New Daily Streaks will reward fans with bonus points and exclusive Chipotle Rewards badges for playing on consecutive days1 Through the new Silver Ticket Sweepstakes, 53 players will receive a Silver Ticket for a chance to win free burritos for a year2 Chipotle is introducing a new, limited-edition physical Chipotle IQ card game, available through a Chipotle Rewards sweepstakes3 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced the return of Chipotle IQ, the brand's fan-favorite interactive trivia experience that gives Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. and Canada the chance to compete for more than $1 million in free Chipotle while testing their knowledge of Chipotle's real ingredients, culinary techniques, community engagement and more.
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