Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Quarterly Data
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., profitability 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).
An analysis of profitability ratios from March 2022 through March 2026 reveals a period of significant margin expansion followed by a moderate contraction in the final year, contrasted by a substantial increase in equity efficiency.
- Profit Margin Trends
- Gross profit margin exhibited a steady upward trajectory from 22.20% in March 2022, peaking at 27.10% in June 2024. Following this peak, a consistent decline occurred, bringing the margin down to 24.64% by March 2026. This suggests an initial period of successful cost management or pricing power, followed by rising input costs or pricing pressures in the latter period.
- Operating profit margin followed a similar growth pattern, rising from 10.65% in March 2022 to a peak of 17.01% in March 2025. A subsequent decline to 15.27% was observed in the final quarter, indicating that operational efficiencies peaked in early 2025 before facing headwinds.
- Net profit margin showed consistent improvement for the majority of the period, increasing from 8.74% in March 2022 to a peak of 13.59% in March 2025. Similar to the other margins, a softening trend emerged in the final year, ending at 11.96% in March 2026.
- Return Metrics
- Return on assets (ROA) demonstrated a sustained improvement in asset utilization, climbing from 10.58% in March 2022 to a peak of 17.26% in March 2025. The ratio remained relatively stable thereafter, ending the period at 16.49%, which indicates a strengthened ability to generate profits from the total asset base.
- Return on equity (ROE) showed the most aggressive growth of all analyzed metrics. After rising from 32.06% in March 2022 to approximately 40% through 2023, the ratio accelerated sharply in late 2025 and early 2026, reaching a high of 60.31%. This divergence from the declining profit margins suggests a significant reduction in shareholder equity or an increase in financial leverage during the final quarters of the analyzed period.
In summary, while the company experienced a multi-year expansion in its margin profile that peaked between mid-2024 and early 2025, the final year indicates a trend of margin compression. However, the simultaneous and sharp increase in return on equity suggests that the company significantly enhanced its capital efficiency or altered its capital structure despite the decline in nominal profit margins.
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Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., gross profit margin 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 718,961) | 698,772) | 735,583) | 838,230) | 753,622) | 704,261) | 712,181) | 859,400) | 741,850) | 638,304) | 649,843) | 690,855) | 607,090) | 522,542) | 562,546) | 558,085) | 418,946) | ||||||
| Revenue | 3,088,242) | 2,983,511) | 3,003,444) | 3,063,393) | 2,875,253) | 2,845,312) | 2,793,576) | 2,973,117) | 2,701,848) | 2,516,320) | 2,471,948) | 2,514,801) | 2,368,580) | 2,180,599) | 2,220,175) | 2,213,339) | 2,020,539) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 24.64% | 25.38% | 25.72% | 25.98% | 26.37% | 26.67% | 26.87% | 27.10% | 26.66% | 26.20% | 25.91% | 25.67% | 25.05% | 23.88% | 23.00% | 22.49% | 22.20% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | — | 82.96% | 83.04% | 83.23% | 83.05% | 83.08% | 83.07% | 82.59% | 82.86% | 82.83% | 82.67% | 82.33% | 82.04% | 82.15% | 81.95% | 81.58% | 80.89% | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | — | 50.88% | 50.49% | 50.04% | 49.19% | 48.31% | 47.62% | 46.93% | 46.78% | 46.86% | 46.33% | 46.03% | 45.63% | 45.50% | 47.09% | 49.23% | 51.81% | ||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | — | 57.41% | 57.42% | 56.99% | 56.82% | 56.75% | 56.62% | 56.97% | 57.01% | 57.12% | 57.24% | 57.45% | 57.53% | 56.97% | 56.13% | 55.29% | 54.54% | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | 21.90% | 22.77% | 23.68% | 24.97% | 26.05% | 26.84% | 27.54% | 27.67% | 27.81% | 27.37% | 26.52% | 26.22% | 25.78% | 25.96% | 26.87% | 27.72% | 28.59% | ||||||
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
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross profitQ1 2026
+ Gross profitQ4 2025
+ Gross profitQ3 2025
+ Gross profitQ2 2025)
÷ (RevenueQ1 2026
+ RevenueQ4 2025
+ RevenueQ3 2025
+ RevenueQ2 2025)
= 100 × (718,961 + 698,772 + 735,583 + 838,230)
÷ (3,088,242 + 2,983,511 + 3,003,444 + 3,063,393)
= 24.64%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Between March 2022 and March 2026, the gross profit margin exhibited a bell-shaped trajectory, characterized by a period of sustained expansion followed by a gradual and consistent contraction. While total revenue grew steadily throughout the analyzed timeframe, increasing from approximately $2.02 billion to $3.09 billion, the efficiency of converting that revenue into gross profit fluctuated significantly.
- Margin Expansion Phase
- From March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2024, a consistent upward trend in the gross profit margin is observed. The margin rose from 22.20% to a peak of 27.10%. This growth indicates a period of improved cost management or successful pricing strategies that allowed gross profit to grow at a faster rate than revenue.
- Peak Profitability
- The peak of profitability occurred on June 30, 2024, where the gross profit margin reached its maximum of 27.10%. This coincided with a quarterly gross profit of $859.4 million on revenues of $2.97 billion.
- Margin Contraction Phase
- Following the June 2024 peak, the gross profit margin entered a period of sequential decline. Over the subsequent seven quarters, the margin decreased from 27.10% to 24.64% by March 31, 2026. This trend suggests an increase in the cost of goods sold relative to sales, compressing the overall margin.
- Revenue and Profit Divergence
- A divergence between revenue growth and gross profit is evident in the final stages of the analysis. Although revenue reached its highest point of $3.09 billion on March 31, 2026, the corresponding gross profit of $718.9 million was significantly lower than the $859.4 million recorded in mid-2024. This confirms that the decline in the gross profit margin was driven by rising costs rather than a lack of top-line growth.
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Operating Profit Margin
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 397,063) | 420,319) | 477,172) | 559,057) | 479,250) | 415,732) | 473,256) | 586,053) | 441,292) | 363,447) | 394,950) | 431,810) | 367,606) | 296,331) | 336,253) | 337,598) | 190,221) | ||||||
| Revenue | 3,088,242) | 2,983,511) | 3,003,444) | 3,063,393) | 2,875,253) | 2,845,312) | 2,793,576) | 2,973,117) | 2,701,848) | 2,516,320) | 2,471,948) | 2,514,801) | 2,368,580) | 2,180,599) | 2,220,175) | 2,213,339) | 2,020,539) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 15.27% | 16.23% | 16.38% | 16.65% | 17.01% | 16.94% | 16.97% | 16.75% | 15.99% | 15.78% | 15.63% | 15.42% | 14.89% | 13.44% | 12.15% | 11.36% | 10.65% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | — | 20.78% | 22.65% | 22.50% | 22.17% | 23.00% | 15.01% | 15.21% | 15.86% | 15.31% | 23.42% | 21.53% | 20.69% | 21.45% | 20.46% | 17.49% | 13.17% | ||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | 32.63% | 32.79% | 32.74% | 32.85% | 32.49% | 31.83% | 27.92% | 28.39% | 28.07% | 27.31% | 31.85% | 31.29% | 29.59% | 29.85% | 28.74% | 27.56% | 23.83% | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | — | 5.27% | 5.48% | 4.56% | 1.58% | -0.35% | -2.40% | -4.78% | -5.15% | -6.71% | -10.55% | -13.79% | -15.67% | -17.07% | -14.97% | -12.41% | -9.99% | ||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | — | 46.10% | 46.09% | 45.80% | 45.22% | 45.19% | 44.90% | 45.29% | 45.99% | 45.68% | 45.68% | 45.40% | 40.96% | 40.42% | 39.48% | 39.87% | 43.71% | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | 7.18% | 7.90% | 10.81% | 12.51% | 13.96% | 14.95% | 15.92% | 16.08% | 16.64% | 16.32% | 15.31% | 14.92% | 14.26% | 14.32% | 15.33% | 16.27% | 16.92% | ||||||
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
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Income from operationsQ1 2026
+ Income from operationsQ4 2025
+ Income from operationsQ3 2025
+ Income from operationsQ2 2025)
÷ (RevenueQ1 2026
+ RevenueQ4 2025
+ RevenueQ3 2025
+ RevenueQ2 2025)
= 100 × (397,063 + 420,319 + 477,172 + 559,057)
÷ (3,088,242 + 2,983,511 + 3,003,444 + 3,063,393)
= 15.27%
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The operating performance over the analyzed period is characterized by an initial phase of sustained margin expansion followed by a period of gradual contraction.
- Revenue Trajectory
- Revenue exhibited a consistent upward trend, rising from 2.02 billion US dollars in March 2022 to 3.09 billion US dollars by March 2026. This growth indicates a steady expansion of the top line throughout the observed timeframe.
- Operating Profit Margin Expansion
- A period of significant efficiency gains is observed between March 2022 and September 2024. During this interval, the operating profit margin climbed steadily from 10.65% to a peak of 16.97%. This expansion suggests that operating income grew at a faster rate than revenue, reflecting improved operational leverage or effective cost control.
- Margin Peak and Subsequent Compression
- Following the peak in September 2024, a downward trend in the operating profit margin emerged. Between September 2024 and March 2026, the margin declined from 16.97% to 15.27%. This contraction occurred despite revenue remaining at historically high levels, indicating that operating expenses began to outpace revenue growth during this phase.
- Operating Income Dynamics
- Income from operations displayed greater volatility than revenue. While operating income increased from 190.22 million US dollars in March 2022 to a peak of 586.05 million US dollars in June 2024, it subsequently decreased to 397.06 million US dollars by March 2026. This decline in absolute operating income aligns with the contraction in the operating profit margin.
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Net Profit Margin
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., net profit margin 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 302,824) | 330,932) | 382,103) | 436,127) | 386,599) | 331,764) | 387,388) | 455,671) | 359,287) | 282,086) | 313,217) | 341,790) | 291,644) | 223,727) | 257,138) | 259,942) | 158,294) | ||||||
| Revenue | 3,088,242) | 2,983,511) | 3,003,444) | 3,063,393) | 2,875,253) | 2,845,312) | 2,793,576) | 2,973,117) | 2,701,848) | 2,516,320) | 2,471,948) | 2,514,801) | 2,368,580) | 2,180,599) | 2,220,175) | 2,213,339) | 2,020,539) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 11.96% | 12.88% | 13.04% | 13.32% | 13.59% | 13.56% | 13.51% | 13.23% | 12.70% | 12.45% | 12.27% | 12.00% | 11.49% | 10.41% | 9.61% | 9.28% | 8.74% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | — | 20.51% | 22.03% | 22.67% | 22.60% | 23.85% | 16.96% | 46.11% | 48.23% | 48.32% | 56.87% | 25.31% | 23.30% | 22.54% | 20.29% | 16.91% | 12.12% | ||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | 22.23% | 20.08% | 19.37% | 19.23% | 22.58% | 24.78% | 21.85% | 22.46% | 21.81% | 20.07% | 25.70% | 23.04% | 22.14% | 17.89% | 15.24% | 10.54% | 4.16% | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | — | 6.82% | 6.83% | 6.57% | 3.02% | 1.15% | -1.69% | -4.24% | -4.61% | -6.46% | -12.81% | -16.47% | -18.98% | -20.74% | -14.51% | -12.17% | -9.97% | ||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | — | 31.85% | 32.04% | 32.21% | 31.75% | 31.72% | 31.79% | 32.25% | 33.36% | 33.22% | 33.31% | 33.06% | 29.36% | 26.65% | 25.41% | 25.77% | 29.93% | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | 3.63% | 4.99% | 7.18% | 8.61% | 9.73% | 10.40% | 11.16% | 11.38% | 11.70% | 11.46% | 10.80% | 10.46% | 10.09% | 10.18% | 13.03% | 14.07% | 14.47% | ||||||
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
Net profit margin = 100
× (Net incomeQ1 2026
+ Net incomeQ4 2025
+ Net incomeQ3 2025
+ Net incomeQ2 2025)
÷ (RevenueQ1 2026
+ RevenueQ4 2025
+ RevenueQ3 2025
+ RevenueQ2 2025)
= 100 × (302,824 + 330,932 + 382,103 + 436,127)
÷ (3,088,242 + 2,983,511 + 3,003,444 + 3,063,393)
= 11.96%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial performance from March 2022 through March 2026 is characterized by a sustained period of margin expansion followed by a moderate contraction in profitability efficiency.
- Revenue and Net Income Trajectory
- Revenue exhibited a consistent upward trend, growing from 2.02 billion USD in March 2022 to 3.09 billion USD by March 2026. Net income increased significantly from 158.3 million USD in the first period to a peak of 455.7 million USD in June 2024, before descending to 302.8 million USD by March 2026.
- Net Profit Margin Expansion
- A period of continuous profitability growth is observed from March 2022 through March 2024. The net profit margin rose from 8.74% to 12.70% over this interval, reflecting an increase in the company's ability to convert sales into actual profit.
- Peak Profitability and Subsequent Compression
- The net profit margin reached its zenith in March 2024 at 13.59%. Following this peak, a gradual decline is evident, with the margin contracting to 11.96% by March 2026. This downward trend in profitability occurs despite the continued growth in overall revenue, indicating that costs grew at a faster rate than income during the final six quarters of the analyzed period.
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Return on Equity (ROE)
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., ROE 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 302,824) | 330,932) | 382,103) | 436,127) | 386,599) | 331,764) | 387,388) | 455,671) | 359,287) | 282,086) | 313,217) | 341,790) | 291,644) | 223,727) | 257,138) | 259,942) | 158,294) | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE1 | 60.31% | 54.26% | 47.69% | 43.70% | 44.73% | 41.97% | 41.08% | 37.99% | 38.57% | 40.13% | 40.55% | 40.27% | 41.60% | 37.97% | 34.75% | 35.10% | 32.06% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | — | 30.63% | 30.56% | 33.73% | 31.98% | 31.48% | 21.65% | 60.53% | 62.55% | 58.69% | 59.85% | 45.46% | 38.34% | 34.05% | 29.40% | 23.80% | 16.92% | ||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 374.67% | 109.92% | 66.51% | 38.58% | 11.89% | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | — | 9.32% | 9.09% | 8.75% | 4.04% | 1.58% | -2.27% | -5.68% | -6.00% | -8.20% | -15.92% | -19.79% | -20.85% | -20.21% | -12.89% | -9.26% | -11.29% | ||||||
| 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
ROE = 100
× (Net incomeQ1 2026
+ Net incomeQ4 2025
+ Net incomeQ3 2025
+ Net incomeQ2 2025)
÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 100 × (302,824 + 330,932 + 382,103 + 436,127)
÷ 2,407,635 = 60.31%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
A sustained upward trajectory in Return on Equity (ROE) is observed from March 31, 2022, through March 31, 2026, with the ratio increasing from 32.06% to 60.31%. This growth reflects an improving efficiency in generating profits relative to shareholders' equity, characterized by a transition from earnings-driven growth to a combination of earnings stability and equity reduction.
- Net Income Performance
- Net income demonstrated a general long-term increase, rising from 158,294 thousand USD in March 2022 to 302,824 thousand USD by March 2026. Although the trend is positive, quarterly fluctuations are present, with a notable peak of 455,671 thousand USD occurring in June 2024. The capacity to maintain net income significantly above 2022 levels provides the necessary foundation for the observed profitability gains.
- Shareholders' Equity Evolution
- The equity base underwent two distinct phases. An expansion phase occurred between March 2022 and June 2024, during which shareholders' equity rose from 2,133,960 thousand USD to a peak of 3,711,820 thousand USD. This was followed by a contraction phase, where equity declined steadily to 2,407,635 thousand USD by March 2026.
- Analysis of ROE Acceleration
- The ROE exhibited steady growth from 32.06% to approximately 40% through late 2023. However, a significant acceleration is observed starting in late 2024, with the ratio climbing from 41.97% in December 2024 to 60.31% in March 2026. This surge is mathematically driven by the divergence between net income and equity; as the equity denominator decreased while net income remained robust, the resulting ROE increased sharply.
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Return on Assets (ROA)
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., ROA 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 302,824) | 330,932) | 382,103) | 436,127) | 386,599) | 331,764) | 387,388) | 455,671) | 359,287) | 282,086) | 313,217) | 341,790) | 291,644) | 223,727) | 257,138) | 259,942) | 158,294) | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA1 | 16.49% | 17.07% | 16.55% | 16.64% | 17.26% | 16.67% | 16.47% | 15.81% | 15.41% | 15.27% | 14.79% | 14.75% | 14.64% | 12.98% | 11.86% | 11.55% | 10.58% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airbnb Inc. | — | 11.31% | 11.41% | 9.73% | 10.13% | 12.63% | 8.29% | 18.40% | 20.13% | 23.21% | 25.47% | 10.85% | 10.13% | 11.80% | 10.13% | 6.55% | 4.70% | ||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | 22.20% | 18.47% | 17.54% | 15.69% | 20.00% | 21.23% | 18.00% | 17.62% | 17.31% | 17.62% | 20.68% | 16.78% | 15.96% | 12.06% | 11.06% | 6.30% | 2.32% | ||||||
| DoorDash, Inc. | — | 4.76% | 4.80% | 4.61% | 2.50% | 0.96% | -1.40% | -3.44% | -3.67% | -5.15% | -10.43% | -13.19% | -14.09% | -13.94% | -9.21% | -6.91% | -7.70% | ||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | — | 14.39% | 13.89% | 14.09% | 14.49% | 14.90% | 14.68% | 15.44% | 16.06% | 15.08% | 16.00% | 15.86% | 13.22% | 12.25% | 12.19% | 12.35% | 13.98% | ||||||
| Starbucks Corp. | 4.25% | 5.80% | 7.82% | 9.89% | 11.03% | 12.00% | 13.52% | 14.16% | 14.71% | 14.01% | 13.17% | 12.43% | 11.75% | 11.73% | 14.80% | 15.19% | 15.24% | ||||||
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
ROA = 100
× (Net incomeQ1 2026
+ Net incomeQ4 2025
+ Net incomeQ3 2025
+ Net incomeQ2 2025)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × (302,824 + 330,932 + 382,103 + 436,127)
÷ 8,803,219 = 16.49%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
An analysis of the financial performance from March 31, 2022, to March 31, 2026, reveals a sustained increase in asset utilization efficiency. The Return on Assets (ROA) exhibited a consistent upward trajectory for the majority of the period, rising from 10.58% in the first quarter of 2022 to a peak of 17.26% by March 31, 2025.
- Asset Utilization and Efficiency Trends
- A strong growth pattern in profitability relative to the asset base is evident. Between March 2022 and December 2024, ROA climbed steadily from 10.58% to 16.67%. This indicates that the organization successfully increased its ability to generate earnings from its investments in assets, reflecting improved operational efficiency and potentially higher capacity utilization.
- Net Income and Asset Growth Correlation
- The expansion of ROA was driven by net income growth that significantly outpaced the growth of total assets. While total assets grew from approximately 6.47 billion USD in March 2022 to a peak of approximately 9.20 billion USD in December 2024, net income experienced a more aggressive surge, rising from 158.29 million USD to a peak of 455.67 million USD in June 2024. This divergence highlights a period of high scalability where incremental asset additions yielded disproportionately higher returns.
- Late-Period Stabilization and Contraction
- Starting in 2025, a shift toward stabilization is observed. After reaching a peak ROA of 17.26% in March 2025, the ratio fluctuated slightly, ending at 16.49% in March 2026. This period coincided with a slight reduction in total assets, which decreased from 9.27 billion USD in June 2025 to 8.80 billion USD by March 2026. Despite a moderate decline in quarterly net income toward the end of the period, the ROA remained substantially higher than the 2022 baseline, suggesting a permanent shift to a higher plateau of operational efficiency.
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