Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc has a negative total equity of -$106.35 million and a debt-to-equity ratio of -1.61, indicating a leveraged capital structure with liabilities exceeding assets [doc:RRGB_O_ValuationSnapshot]. The company maintains $19.92 million in cash and equivalents but faces a liquidity risk due to a current ratio of 0.45, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate obligations [doc:RRGB_O_ValuationSnapshot]. Operating cash flow of $37.01 million provides some buffer, but free cash flow is negative at -$2.95 million, reflecting capital expenditure outflows of -$30.78 million [doc:RRGB_O_FinancialSnapshot]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 21.89%, but this is misleading due to negative equity. Return on assets is -4.13%, indicating the company is not generating returns above its cost of capital [doc:RRGB_O_ValuationSnapshot]. Gross profit of $245.34 million represents 20.3% of revenue, but operating income of $2.79 million is minimal, and net income is negative at -$23.28 million [doc:RRGB_O_FinancialSnapshot]. These figures fall below the industry median for profitability in the Restaurants & Bars sector, where positive net income and higher operating margins are typical [doc:RRGB_O_IndustryConfig]. The company's revenue is concentrated in North America, with no disclosed segment or geographic breakdown in the financial snapshot. This lack of segmentation data limits visibility into regional performance or diversification [doc:RRGB_O_FinancialSnapshot]. No material revenue concentration is reported, but the absence of segment data prevents a detailed assessment of exposure to specific markets or customer bases [doc:RRGB_O_FinancialSnapshot]. Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a revenue of $1.21 billion, but no numeric delta is provided for growth trajectory. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $10.83 and a median of $11.00, with a mean recommendation of 1.75 (leaning toward buy) [doc:RRGB_O_IRObservations]. The company's capital expenditure of -$30.78 million suggests ongoing investment in restaurant development or maintenance, but the negative free cash flow indicates that these investments are not yet generating positive cash returns [doc:RRGB_O_FinancialSnapshot]. Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt [doc:RRGB_O_RiskAssessment]. No dilution sources are explicitly cited in the input data, and the company's diluted shares outstanding are equal to basic shares, suggesting no material dilution pressure at present [doc:RRGB_O_FinancialSnapshot]. The risk of dilution remains low unless the company issues new shares for capital raising or acquisitions. Recent events include analyst price targets and recommendations, with one strong buy, three buy, and no hold ratings [doc:RRGB_O_IRObservations]. No recent filings or transcripts are provided in the input data to assess management commentary or strategic shifts [doc:RRGB_O_IRObservations].
Business. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc operates, franchises, and develops casual dining restaurants in North America, offering a menu of gourmet burgers, plant-based options, and a variety of other food and beverage items [doc:RRGB_O_Description].
Classification. Red Robin is classified under industry Restaurants & Bars within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:RRGB_O_Classification].
- Red Robin has a negative equity position and a debt-to-equity ratio of -1.61, indicating a highly leveraged capital structure.
- The company's return on assets is -4.13%, suggesting it is not generating returns above its cost of capital.
- Operating cash flow of $37.01 million provides some liquidity, but free cash flow is negative at -$2.95 million.
- Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $10.83 and a median of $11.00, with a mean recommendation of 1.75 (leaning toward buy).
- The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no material dilution sources identified in the input data.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.