Chipotle Mexican Grill: Hold The Obituaries

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill is over 30% undervalued after a fear-driven sell-off, presenting a strong buy opportunity with a $63 fair value target. Recent comparable sales disappointment is overblown; positive comps returned by late Q2, and management expects mid-single-digit growth to resume. Chipotle boasts a pristine balance sheet, no long-term debt, robust cash flow, and aggressive share buybacks, ensuring financial resilience.