Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)vsYum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
CMG
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
$29.34
+4.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $41.34B
YUMC
Yum China Holdings Inc
$42.88
+0.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc generates 0% more annual revenue ($12.14B vs $12.09B). CMG leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 7.8%. YUMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. YUMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CMG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
YUMC
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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%
7.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMG
The strongest argument for CMG centers on Return on Equity.
Bull Case : YUMC
The strongest argument for YUMC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : YUMC
The primary concerns for YUMC are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
YUMC is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
CMG generates stronger free cash flow (471M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
YUMC scores higher overall (65/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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