Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. vs Illinois Tool Works Inc. — how do they compare? Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. trades at $32.39 (market cap $40.49B), while Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.7 (market cap $83.49B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. is far larger — about 2.1× Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s market cap, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.35% dividend while Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CMG | ITW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $40.49B | $83.49B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $44.04 | $299.60 |
52-Week Low | $28.17 | $241.07 |
Enterprise Value | $45.24B | $92.34B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.35% |
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $7.5 billion in 2021. The Mexican concept is entirely company-owned, with a footprint of more than 3,000 stores, heavily indexed to the United States (though the firm maintains a small presence in Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany). Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
Read more on CMG →Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
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