Valuation check: CBRL's profit margin is 0.79%, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%.
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As of the most recent data (April 2026), CBRL shows a profit margin of 0.79%. That compares with 1.51% in the prior-year period — down 48.1% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, CBRL's profit margin is now 0.79% (was 1.51%) — a 48.1% year-over-year decrease. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is outperforming or lagging.
The Consumer Staples sector average profit margin is about 14.4%. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is at 0.79%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 94.5% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how CBRL stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with 1.51% in the prior-year period — down 48.1% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Cracker Barrel Old Country Store with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
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