Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Quarterly Data
Solvency ratios also known as long-term debt ratios measure a company ability to meet long-term obligations.
Solvency Ratios (Summary)
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., solvency ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
The solvency profile exhibits a distinct U-shaped trend across all measured metrics from March 2022 through March 2026. An initial period of deleveraging and improved solvency ratios is observed through June 2024, followed by a consistent and accelerating increase in leverage through the end of the analyzed period.
- Debt to Equity (Including Operating Lease Liability)
- This ratio began at 1.67 in March 2022 and underwent a steady decline to a trough of 1.15 by June 2024. Following this low point, the ratio trended upward, accelerating significantly in the final three quarters to reach 2.18 by March 2026, representing the highest level of debt relative to equity in the entire series.
- Debt to Capital (Including Operating Lease Liability)
- A similar pattern is evident in the debt-to-capital ratio, which decreased from 0.62 in March 2022 to a minimum of 0.54 in June 2024. The subsequent reversal saw the ratio climb back to 0.69 by March 2026, indicating an increased reliance on debt financing relative to total capital.
- Debt to Assets (Including Operating Lease Liability)
- The ratio of debt to assets remained relatively stable in the first year before declining from 0.55 in March 2022 to 0.48 in June 2024. The trend reversed in the latter half of the period, with the ratio increasing to 0.60 by March 2026, suggesting that a larger portion of the asset base is supported by debt and lease liabilities.
- Financial Leverage
- Financial leverage mirrors the overall trend, starting at 3.03 in March 2022 and contracting to 2.40 by June 2024. A sharp expansion in leverage followed, culminating in a peak of 3.66 in March 2026, which indicates a significant increase in the use of debt to amplify potential returns or fund expansions toward the end of the period.
In summary, while the organization successfully reduced its leverage and improved its solvency position between early 2022 and mid-2024, the period from June 2024 to March 2026 was characterized by a substantial increase in financial risk and debt obligations across all analyzed solvency indicators.
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Debt Ratios
Debt to Equity
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 2,407,635) | 2,830,607) | 3,221,838) | 3,528,195) | 3,490,872) | 3,655,546) | 3,613,898) | 3,711,820) | 3,361,329) | 3,062,207) | 2,886,314) | 2,766,886) | 2,481,685) | 2,368,023) | 2,327,381) | 2,154,199) | 2,133,960) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | 0.32 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.42 | ||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11.29 | 4.49 | 2.50 | 2.37 | 2.23 | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 0 ÷ 2,407,635 = 0.00
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile is characterized by a complete absence of reported total debt across all quarterly periods from March 31, 2022, through March 31, 2026. This indicates a zero-leverage financial structure, where the organization operates without reliance on interest-bearing borrowed capital, thereby eliminating traditional solvency risks associated with debt obligations.
- Shareholders' Equity Trends
- A sustained growth phase is observed from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2024, during which shareholders' equity increased from 2,133,960 thousand US$ to a peak of 3,711,820 thousand US$. This period reflects a steady accumulation of net assets.
- Following the peak in mid-2024, a consistent downward trajectory is evident. Equity levels declined to 2,407,635 thousand US$ by March 31, 2026. The most significant contractions occurred in the final three quarters of the period, with a notable drop between September 30, 2025, and March 31, 2026, suggesting a strategic reallocation of capital or an increase in equity distributions.
- Debt to Equity Interpretation
- Because no total debt is recorded for any of the periods, the debt to equity ratio remains effectively zero. The absence of leverage ensures that the organization maintains an exceptionally strong solvency position, as there are no debt-related claims against the assets of the company, regardless of the fluctuations observed in the total shareholders' equity.
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Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability)
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., debt to equity (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 310,151) | 302,380) | 293,027) | 287,252) | 284,505) | 277,836) | 270,574) | 264,304) | 254,144) | 248,074) | 244,994) | 244,061) | 239,029) | 236,248) | 231,947) | 230,930) | 223,303) | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 4,935,729) | 4,773,434) | 4,687,090) | 4,493,334) | 4,348,574) | 4,262,782) | 4,212,868) | 4,014,454) | 3,903,353) | 3,803,551) | 3,773,087) | 3,643,931) | 3,532,566) | 3,495,162) | 3,497,221) | 3,393,423) | 3,331,319) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 5,245,880) | 5,075,814) | 4,980,117) | 4,780,586) | 4,633,079) | 4,540,618) | 4,483,442) | 4,278,758) | 4,157,497) | 4,051,625) | 4,018,081) | 3,887,992) | 3,771,595) | 3,731,410) | 3,729,168) | 3,624,353) | 3,554,622) | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 2,407,635) | 2,830,607) | 3,221,838) | 3,528,195) | 3,490,872) | 3,655,546) | 3,613,898) | 3,711,820) | 3,361,329) | 3,062,207) | 2,886,314) | 2,766,886) | 2,481,685) | 2,368,023) | 2,327,381) | 2,154,199) | 2,133,960) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)1 | 2.18 | 1.79 | 1.55 | 1.35 | 1.33 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.15 | 1.24 | 1.32 | 1.39 | 1.41 | 1.52 | 1.58 | 1.60 | 1.68 | 1.67 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11.79 | 4.69 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.31 | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.09 | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 5,245,880 ÷ 2,407,635 = 2.18
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile of the entity exhibits two distinct phases: an initial period of improving leverage followed by a significant deterioration in the debt-to-equity position.
- Total Debt Trends
- A consistent upward trajectory is observed in total debt, including operating lease liabilities. Obligations grew from 3,554,622 thousand US dollars in March 2022 to 5,245,880 thousand US dollars by March 2026. This represents a steady increase in total leveraged obligations throughout the entire analyzed period.
- Shareholders' Equity Dynamics
- Equity experienced a growth phase from March 2022, reaching a peak of 3,711,820 thousand US dollars in June 2024. Following this peak, a pronounced downward trend occurred, with equity contracting to 2,407,635 thousand US dollars by March 2026. This reduction in the equity base is a primary catalyst for the subsequent rise in solvency ratios.
- Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis
- The debt-to-equity ratio initially declined from 1.67 in March 2022 to a low of 1.15 in June 2024, indicating an improvement in the balance sheet structure during the first half of the period. After this inflection point, the ratio trended sharply upward, reaching 2.18 by March 2026. The rapid escalation in the final quarters reflects the simultaneous impact of rising debt and diminishing shareholders' equity.
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Debt to Capital
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 2,407,635) | 2,830,607) | 3,221,838) | 3,528,195) | 3,490,872) | 3,655,546) | 3,613,898) | 3,711,820) | 3,361,329) | 3,062,207) | 2,886,314) | 2,766,886) | 2,481,685) | 2,368,023) | 2,327,381) | 2,154,199) | 2,133,960) | ||||||
| Total capital | 2,407,635) | 2,830,607) | 3,221,838) | 3,528,195) | 3,490,872) | 3,655,546) | 3,613,898) | 3,711,820) | 3,361,329) | 3,062,207) | 2,886,314) | 2,766,886) | 2,481,685) | 2,368,023) | 2,327,381) | 2,154,199) | 2,133,960) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | 0.24 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.30 | ||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | 1.90 | 1.42 | 1.39 | 1.56 | 1.62 | 1.32 | 1.29 | 1.34 | 1.32 | 1.24 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.92 | 0.82 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.69 | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | 1.03 | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.10 | 1.11 | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.20 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.21 | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | 2.09 | 2.01 | 1.80 | 1.96 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 2.04 | 2.18 | 2.35 | 2.08 | 2.18 | 2.22 | 2.39 | 2.37 | 2.34 | 2.21 | 2.34 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 0 ÷ 2,407,635 = 0.00
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the solvency metrics reveals a capital structure characterized by an absence of reported debt and a fluctuating total capital base over the observed period from March 2022 through March 2026.
- Total Capital Trends
- A consistent upward trajectory in total capital is observed from March 31, 2022, when capital stood at 2,133,960 thousand US$, reaching a peak of 3,711,820 thousand US$ by June 30, 2024. Following this peak, a general downward trend emerges, with total capital declining to 2,407,635 thousand US$ by March 31, 2026. This represents an overall increase from the start of the period, despite the contraction seen in the final two years.
- Debt and Solvency Positioning
- No values are recorded for total debt throughout the entire timeframe. Consequently, the debt to capital ratio remains nonexistent or effectively zero. This indicates a financial strategy relying entirely on equity or internal funding, resulting in a solvency profile with zero leverage and no debt-related financial risk.
- Capital Volatility Analysis
- The most significant growth phase occurred between December 31, 2023, and June 30, 2024, where capital increased by approximately 649 million US$. Conversely, the most rapid contraction occurred between June 30, 2025, and March 31, 2026, during which total capital decreased by approximately 1.12 billion US$.
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Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability)
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., debt to capital (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 310,151) | 302,380) | 293,027) | 287,252) | 284,505) | 277,836) | 270,574) | 264,304) | 254,144) | 248,074) | 244,994) | 244,061) | 239,029) | 236,248) | 231,947) | 230,930) | 223,303) | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 4,935,729) | 4,773,434) | 4,687,090) | 4,493,334) | 4,348,574) | 4,262,782) | 4,212,868) | 4,014,454) | 3,903,353) | 3,803,551) | 3,773,087) | 3,643,931) | 3,532,566) | 3,495,162) | 3,497,221) | 3,393,423) | 3,331,319) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 5,245,880) | 5,075,814) | 4,980,117) | 4,780,586) | 4,633,079) | 4,540,618) | 4,483,442) | 4,278,758) | 4,157,497) | 4,051,625) | 4,018,081) | 3,887,992) | 3,771,595) | 3,731,410) | 3,729,168) | 3,624,353) | 3,554,622) | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 2,407,635) | 2,830,607) | 3,221,838) | 3,528,195) | 3,490,872) | 3,655,546) | 3,613,898) | 3,711,820) | 3,361,329) | 3,062,207) | 2,886,314) | 2,766,886) | 2,481,685) | 2,368,023) | 2,327,381) | 2,154,199) | 2,133,960) | ||||||
| Total capital (including operating lease liability) | 7,653,515) | 7,906,421) | 8,201,955) | 8,308,781) | 8,123,951) | 8,196,164) | 8,097,340) | 7,990,578) | 7,518,826) | 7,113,832) | 6,904,395) | 6,654,878) | 6,253,280) | 6,099,433) | 6,056,549) | 5,778,552) | 5,688,582) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.62 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | 1.85 | 1.41 | 1.37 | 1.54 | 1.59 | 1.31 | 1.28 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.23 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.92 | 0.82 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.70 | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.08 | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | 1.49 | 1.44 | 1.38 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.46 | 1.51 | 1.54 | 1.48 | 1.52 | 1.53 | 1.57 | 1.58 | 1.57 | 1.54 | 1.55 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total capital (including operating lease liability)
= 5,245,880 ÷ 7,653,515 = 0.69
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile of the organization exhibits three distinct phases characterized by an initial period of deleveraging, a phase of stabilization, and a subsequent sharp increase in the debt-to-capital ratio toward the end of the observed period.
- Total Debt Trends
- A consistent upward trajectory is observed in total debt, including operating lease liabilities, which rose from 3.55 billion US dollars in March 2022 to 5.25 billion US dollars by March 2026. This growth remained uninterrupted throughout the entire timeframe, indicating a steady increase in total obligations.
- Total Capital Dynamics
- Total capital grew steadily from March 2022, peaking at 8.31 billion US dollars in June 2025. However, a reversal occurred in the final three quarters, with capital declining to 7.65 billion US dollars by March 2026. This contraction in the capital base occurred despite the continued growth in total debt.
- Debt to Capital Ratio Analysis
- The ratio initially decreased from 0.62 in March 2022 to a low of 0.54 by June 2024, as total capital grew at a faster pace than total debt. This trend indicated an improving solvency position. Following a period of stability between 0.54 and 0.57 through December 2024, the ratio began a significant ascent starting in March 2025. By March 2026, the ratio reached 0.69, the highest point in the series, driven by the simultaneous increase in debt and the reduction in total capital.
The convergence of rising liabilities and a shrinking capital base in the final quarters suggests a notable shift in the financial structure, resulting in an increased reliance on debt relative to total capital.
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Debt to Assets
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Total assets | 8,803,219) | 8,994,531) | 9,281,848) | 9,268,794) | 9,044,094) | 9,204,374) | 9,011,670) | 8,919,835) | 8,411,249) | 8,044,362) | 7,911,493) | 7,552,435) | 7,053,372) | 6,927,504) | 6,817,437) | 6,545,336) | 6,467,257) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.12 | ||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 0.44 | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.67 | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.51 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 0 ÷ 8,803,219 = 0.00
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The analysis of solvency metrics is significantly restricted due to the absence of total debt figures for all reporting periods between March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2026. Consequently, the debt to assets ratio cannot be calculated, preventing a quantitative assessment of the company's leverage profile during this timeframe.
- Asset Valuation Trends
- A sustained increase in total assets is observed from the start of the period, rising from $6.47 billion in March 2022 to a peak of $9.28 billion by June 2025. This trajectory indicates a period of consistent asset accumulation and growth over approximately three years.
- A subsequent contraction is evident in the final quarters of the period, with total assets declining from the mid-2025 peak to $8.80 billion by March 31, 2026.
- Solvency Assessment Constraints
- The inability to derive the debt to assets ratio stems from the complete lack of reported debt obligations. Without these values, it is impossible to determine the proportion of assets financed through debt or to evaluate the company's long-term financial stability and solvency risk based on the available information.
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Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability)
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., debt to assets (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 310,151) | 302,380) | 293,027) | 287,252) | 284,505) | 277,836) | 270,574) | 264,304) | 254,144) | 248,074) | 244,994) | 244,061) | 239,029) | 236,248) | 231,947) | 230,930) | 223,303) | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 4,935,729) | 4,773,434) | 4,687,090) | 4,493,334) | 4,348,574) | 4,262,782) | 4,212,868) | 4,014,454) | 3,903,353) | 3,803,551) | 3,773,087) | 3,643,931) | 3,532,566) | 3,495,162) | 3,497,221) | 3,393,423) | 3,331,319) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 5,245,880) | 5,075,814) | 4,980,117) | 4,780,586) | 4,633,079) | 4,540,618) | 4,483,442) | 4,278,758) | 4,157,497) | 4,051,625) | 4,018,081) | 3,887,992) | 3,771,595) | 3,731,410) | 3,729,168) | 3,624,353) | 3,554,622) | ||||||
| Total assets | 8,803,219) | 8,994,531) | 9,281,848) | 9,268,794) | 9,044,094) | 9,204,374) | 9,011,670) | 8,919,835) | 8,411,249) | 8,044,362) | 7,911,493) | 7,552,435) | 7,053,372) | 6,927,504) | 6,817,437) | 6,545,336) | 6,467,257) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.45 | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.82 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total assets
= 5,245,880 ÷ 8,803,219 = 0.60
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
An analysis of the solvency position reveals a dynamic relationship between total liabilities and the asset base from March 2022 through March 2026. While total debt grew consistently throughout the period, the solvency ratio fluctuated in response to the growth and subsequent contraction of total assets.
- Total Debt Trajectory
- A sustained upward trend is observed in total debt, including operating lease liabilities. Obligations increased from approximately 3.55 billion USD in March 2022 to 5.25 billion USD by March 2026. This represents a continuous accumulation of liabilities over the analyzed timeframe.
- Total Asset Fluctuations
- Total assets exhibited an expansionary phase for the majority of the period, rising from 6.47 billion USD in March 2022 to a peak of 9.20 billion USD in December 2024. However, a reversal occurred in the final year, with assets declining to 8.80 billion USD by March 2026.
- Debt to Assets Ratio Interpretation
- The debt to assets ratio followed a U-shaped pattern. Starting at 0.55 in March 2022, the ratio declined steadily to a period low of 0.48 in June 2024, indicating a period where asset growth outpaced the increase in debt. Following this trough, the ratio trended upward, reaching 0.60 by March 2026. This late-stage increase in the solvency ratio is attributed to the convergence of rising debt levels and a diminishing asset base.
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Financial Leverage
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 8,803,219) | 8,994,531) | 9,281,848) | 9,268,794) | 9,044,094) | 9,204,374) | 9,011,670) | 8,919,835) | 8,411,249) | 8,044,362) | 7,911,493) | 7,552,435) | 7,053,372) | 6,927,504) | 6,817,437) | 6,545,336) | 6,467,257) | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 2,407,635) | 2,830,607) | 3,221,838) | 3,528,195) | 3,490,872) | 3,655,546) | 3,613,898) | 3,711,820) | 3,361,329) | 3,062,207) | 2,886,314) | 2,766,886) | 2,481,685) | 2,368,023) | 2,327,381) | 2,154,199) | 2,133,960) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial leverage1 | 3.66 | 3.18 | 2.88 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.63 | 2.74 | 2.73 | 2.84 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 3.04 | 3.03 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Leverage, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | 3.51 | 2.71 | 2.68 | 3.47 | 3.16 | 2.49 | 2.61 | 3.29 | 3.11 | 2.53 | 2.35 | 4.19 | 3.78 | 2.88 | 2.90 | 3.63 | 3.60 | ||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23.47 | 9.12 | 6.01 | 6.12 | 5.12 | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | 1.93 | 1.96 | 1.89 | 1.90 | 1.62 | 1.65 | 1.62 | 1.65 | 1.64 | 1.59 | 1.53 | 1.50 | 1.48 | 1.45 | 1.40 | 1.34 | 1.47 | ||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 8,803,219 ÷ 2,407,635 = 3.66
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
An analysis of the financial leverage trends reveals a two-phase trajectory characterized by an initial period of balance sheet strengthening followed by a significant increase in financial leverage. From March 2022 through June 2024, the capital structure shifted toward a lower-risk profile, which was subsequently reversed between September 2024 and March 2026.
- Asset and Equity Growth Phase
- Between March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2024, total assets grew steadily from $6.47 billion to a peak of $8.92 billion. During this period, shareholders' equity expanded more aggressively, rising from $2.13 billion to $3.71 billion. This trend resulted in a consistent decline in the financial leverage ratio, which dropped from 3.03 to a minimum of 2.40, indicating a reduction in the reliance on debt relative to equity to finance assets.
- Equity Contraction and Leverage Reversal
- Following the peak in June 2024, a sharp divergence occurred between asset levels and equity. While total assets remained relatively stable, fluctuating between $8.80 billion and $9.28 billion, shareholders' equity underwent a substantial decline, falling to $2.41 billion by March 31, 2026. This erosion of the equity base drove the financial leverage ratio upward from 2.40 to 3.66, marking the highest leverage level recorded in the observed period.
- Long-term Solvency Trend
- The overall trend indicates a deterioration in the solvency position over the full duration. The financial leverage ratio ended at 3.66 in March 2026, compared to 3.03 in March 2022. The data suggests that the recent increase in leverage is not driven by aggressive asset acquisition, but rather by a significant reduction in shareholders' equity, thereby increasing the company's financial risk profile.
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