
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
NYSE:CMG

ROIC
Return on Invested Capital
ROIC, or Return on Invested Capital, tells you how good a company is at turning its invested money into profits. In simple terms, ROIC shows how many dollars of profit the company makes for each dollar it has invested. A higher ROIC usually means the company is using its money wisely to grow and make more profits, which is a good sign for investors.
ROIC Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap | ROIC | ||
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US |
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
NYSE:CMG
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69.7B USD |
21%
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US |
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McDonald's Corp
NYSE:MCD
|
227.5B USD |
18%
|
|
US |
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Starbucks Corp
NASDAQ:SBUX
|
94B USD |
13%
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UK |
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Compass Group PLC
LSE:CPG
|
44.5B GBP |
12%
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|
US |
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Yum! Brands Inc
NYSE:YUM
|
41.7B USD |
42%
|
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CA |
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Restaurant Brands International Inc
NYSE:QSR
|
30.6B USD |
8%
|
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CN |
M
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MIXUE Group
HKEX:2097
|
192.5B HKD |
55%
|
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IN |
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Eternal Ltd
NSE:ETERNAL
|
2T INR |
0%
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|
US |
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Darden Restaurants Inc
NYSE:DRI
|
23.2B USD |
11%
|
|
US |
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Domino's Pizza Inc
NYSE:DPZ
|
16.3B USD |
51%
|
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CN |
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Yum China Holdings Inc
NYSE:YUMC
|
16.4B USD |
14%
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
Glance View
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. began its journey in 1993 with a single restaurant in Denver, Colorado, sparked by Steve Ells' ambition to blend fine-dining culinary techniques with a fast-casual dining experience. Over the years, Chipotle has carved a distinctive niche in the food industry, offering a simple menu focused on burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads, all made with high-quality ingredients. At the core of Chipotle's ethos is its commitment to “Food with Integrity,” prioritizing sustainably sourced, organic, and local produce, alongside naturally raised meats. This business model, emphasizing the rapid production of fresh, customized meals, resonates with a growing consumer base that is increasingly focused on health, environmental impact, and transparency about food origins. Chipotle's financial success stems from its ability to maintain efficient restaurant operations, characterized by a minimalistic menu and a high degree of standardization across its outlets. The company generates revenue directly through its outlets, each functioning as an independent revenue center. Chipotle's streamlined process, where customers move along an assembly line to customize their meals, allows for high throughput while keeping costs lower than those of traditional full-service restaurants. Additionally, Chipotle's strategic embrace of digital technology has further fueled growth, with a significant portion of sales now coming from online orders and deliveries, boosted by the company's own digital platform and third-party delivery partners. This blend of operational efficiency, strategic innovation, and commitment to quality positions Chipotle as a formidable player in the competitive quick-service restaurant space.

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ROIC, or Return on Invested Capital, tells you how good a company is at turning its invested money into profits. In simple terms, ROIC shows how many dollars of profit the company makes for each dollar it has invested. A higher ROIC usually means the company is using its money wisely to grow and make more profits, which is a good sign for investors.
Based on Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has ROIC of 21.2%.