The structural profiles are close, with Compass carrying a narrow edge on growth. Chipotle Mexican Grill still has the edge on profitability, which keeps the comparison from looking entirely one-sided. On the market side, Compass is in better shape — its trend is intact while Chipotle Mexican Grill's trend has broken down. That puts structure and market broadly in agreement — Compass's lead looks more confirmed than conflicted.
The comparison is based on similar long-term financial trajectories, not sector labels. Peer scores are normalised within each company's primary universe (CMG: Russell 1000, CPG.L: STOXX 600).
The comparison is mainly decided in growth, with the rest of the profile carrying less weight.
Both operate in: Restaurants
This comparison is based on industry proximity, not on functional trajectory similarity. CMG and CPG.L share the same industry classification.
For a similarity-based comparison, see how Chipotle Mexican Grill and Compass each position within their functional peer groups in AssetNext.
Scores reflect position relative to comparable companies with similar long-term financial trajectories.
The clearest separation appears in growth.
Left means cheaper relative valuation. Higher means stronger structure.
Compass Group PLC still looks cheaper, even though Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. remains structurally stronger.
Valuation position uses peer-relative PE percentile (idx_pct_pe) where available.
Where CMG and CPG.L each sit in their own 5-year price and valuation history.
Describes historical entry positioning only. Descriptive — not investment advice.
Earnings growth is one contributing factor within the growth lead.
Profitability still favours Chipotle Mexican Grill, with a 6.6-point operating margin advantage keeping the comparison from looking fully resolved.
Growth points more clearly to Compass Group PLC, but profitability and current pricing keep the broader result mixed.
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AssetNext scores reflect each company's structural position within its functional peer group — not a ranking against all stocks simultaneously. Peers are identified by similarity across eight financial dimensions, including revenue growth trajectory, margin structure, capital intensity, and earnings stability. A score of 75 means the company ranks in the top quartile within its own peer group, not the entire market.
Four dimension scores drive the overall peer score: Growth (revenue trajectory and expansion dynamics), Quality (margin structure and capital efficiency), Valuation (peer-relative pricing on standard multiples), and Stability (earnings consistency and financial predictability). Each dimension is scored 0–100 relative to the peer group, then combined into an overall peer score using equal weighting.
Because scores are peer-relative, the same company can have slightly different scores in different index universes. On comparison pages, both companies are shown within their shared peer universe wherever possible — so the scores are directly comparable. The peer basis is stated on each score card.
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