Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Operating Margin: 15.79%
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s operating margin of 15.79% is 21% above its 5-year average of 13.09%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.85%–16.94%).
As of Thursday, June 18, 2026. 6.62% below its 12-month average of 16.91%.
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CMG Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
15.79%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
16.91%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.76%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
13.09%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
10.52%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
12.34%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.55%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.62%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.19%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+20.60%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+50.10%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+27.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+36.70%
CMG Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $40.87B | 15.79% | 16.91% | 15.76% | 13.09% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)vs › | $42.48B | 31.47% | 31.31% | 31.84% | 31.07% |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $37.29B | -0.30% | 1.77% | 1.96% | 1.66% |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)vs › | $45.09B | 11.76% | 14.77% | 17.54% | 17.35% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs › | $47.90B | 19.58% | 21.52% | 21.56% | 23.99% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.10B | 24.64% | 22.78% | 12.38% | -2.35% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.15B | 5.89% | 5.45% | 4.97% | 4.83% |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $54.68B | 1.84% | 2.05% | 2.80% | 1.88% |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $55.64B | 8.20% | 6.04% | 0.46% | -7.31% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $24.63B | 14.53% | 13.85% | 12.51% | 12.58% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
36.1%
Operating Margin
15.8%
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The operating margin for CMG stock is 15.79%.
- Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s operating margin of 15.79% is 21% above its 5-year average of 13.09%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.85%–16.94%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The TTM average operating margin for CMG stock is 16.91%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for CMG stock is 15.76%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for CMG stock is 13.09%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for CMG stock is 10.52%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for CMG stock is 12.34%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for CMG stock is 11.55%.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 16.88% |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.94% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.78% |
| 2022-12-31 | 13.44% |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.67% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.85% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.95% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.31% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.05% |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.89% |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | 17.30% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.57% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.69% |
| 2011-12-31 | 15.45% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.68% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.42% |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.31% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.96% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.53% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.94% |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.30% |
| 2003-12-31 | -2.51% |
| 2002-12-31 | -8.62% |
| 2001-12-31 | -18.79% |
About Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., along with its affiliated companies, oversees the ownership and daily running of Chipotle Mexican Grill eateries. By February 15, 2022, its global presence included roughly 3,000 restaurant locations spread across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe. The company was established in 1993 and maintains its principal office in Newport Beach, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Scott Boatwright