YCharts Pro considers Chipotle quite strong on fundamentals but hopelessly overvalued on share price.
Therefore, Gundlach argued, it makes sense to short Chipotle, even if one likes their burritos.
Yet his actionable idea, shorting Chipotle, came only in the last minutes of his presentation.
Chipotle founder Steve Ells, a Birkenstock-wearing 34-year-old gourmet cook, couldn't be happier with his newfound clout.
High-concept market darlings make for tricky investments, as Chipotle and its true believers are now discovering.
Trefis adjusted EBITDA margins for Chipotle stood at 29.5% in 2011 compared to 31.4% in 2010.
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Among the momentum names, Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) is taking another beating after lowering its growth outlook.
With those problems seemingly exclusive to Chipotle, investors may want to look at cheaper Panera stock.
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In January, Chipotle had warned that rising food costs were biting into its margins.
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Chipotle reaffirmed its goal of adding 165-180 restaurants in 2013, including four in international markets.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is scheduled to announce its Q4 and full year results on February 5.
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Two years ago he broke into McDonald's-owned Chipotle restaurants and last year into Albertsons.
You know the names: Chipotle, Priceline and the granddaddy of them all, Apple.
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Other competition comes from new fast casual chains like Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill.
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In the survey, respondents were asked to rate Chipotle in a number of different areas.
To be sure, Taco Bell is eating away at Chipotle, just as Einhorn said.
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Of those with a nationwide presence, Health reports, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread stand out.
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Chipotle will grow to 100 stores by the end of next year, from 17 two years ago.
Investors are left with a situation such as Chipotle, which has now lost almost 50% if its value.
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Chipotle is also starting to introduce an Asian themed fast food restaurant, which will allow the growth to continue.
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Perhaps most famous are his short positions in Chipotle ( CMG), Lululemon ( LULU) and Green Mountain ( GMCR).
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Krave jerky comes in eight gourmet-sounding flavors, including Sweet Chipotle and Pineapple Orange.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is scheduled to announce its Q1 earnings on April 18.
Greenberg isn't saying so, but the odds are that Chipotle will soon become a 100% owned subsidiary, like Donatos.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is hanging around near historic highs above 166 after breaking through our 152-154 buy price.
Perhaps most famous are his short positions in Chipotle ( CMG), The St.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its Q4 and full year results Tuesday, February 5.
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Chipotle, like other fast-casual chains, has wedged into the market by stressing its menu as a more nutritious option.
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Looking ahead, in 2013, Chipotle sees 165 to 180 store openings and flat to low-single digits in sales growth.
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