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BJs Restaurants Inc (BJRI)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: BJRI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $39.8
1 Year Target Price $39.8
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
6 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 3.57% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 987.91M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 46.53 | 1Y Target Price 39.8 |
Price to earnings Ratio 46.53 | 1Y Target Price 39.8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 1.59 | 52 Weeks Range 27.61 - 46.26 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 27.61 - 46.26 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.96 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.64% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.53% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.01% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 46.53 | Forward PE 25.13 | Enterprise Value 1475493438 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72 |
Enterprise Value 1475493438 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.08 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.89 | Shares Outstanding 22115800 | Shares Floating 19717817 |
Shares Outstanding 22115800 | Shares Floating 19717817 | ||
Percent Insiders 10.47 | Percent Institutions 97.16 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 39.8 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 6 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
BJs Restaurants Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1978 in Southern California as a pizza restaurant. It evolved to a casual dining concept with a broader menu, opening multiple restaurants throughout the US. It went public in 1996.
Core Business Areas
- Restaurant Operations: BJ's operates and franchises casual dining restaurants under the name BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. These restaurants offer a wide menu of entrees, appetizers, pizzas, and handcrafted beer.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and has a structured management team overseeing operations, finance, marketing, and human resources. The organization follows a traditional corporate hierarchy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Domino's,Pizza Hut,Papa John's
- Deep Dish Pizza: BJ's signature deep-dish pizza is a popular menu item. No specific market share data available. Competitors: Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa John's.
- Competitors: Other casual dining chains offering desserts,dessert-specific restaurants
- Pizookie: The Pizookie dessert is a popular menu item. No specific market share data available. Competitors: Other casual dining chains offering desserts, dessert-specific restaurants.
- Competitors: Other brewpubs,Restaurants offering craft beer
- Craft Beer: BJ's offers a selection of handcrafted beers. Specific market share data not available. Competitors: Other brewpubs and restaurants offering craft beer.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The casual dining industry is competitive and impacted by factors such as consumer spending, food costs, and labor availability. There is a trend toward healthier options and online ordering/delivery.
Positioning
BJ's Restaurants & Brewhouse positions itself as a full-service casual dining restaurant with a focus on handcrafted beer and a diverse menu. Its competitive advantage lies in its broad menu appeal and brewpub concept.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US casual dining market is estimated to be several hundred billion dollars. BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is positioned to capture a small percentage of this TAM. Market size is subject to inflation and economic conditions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diverse menu appealing to a wide customer base
- Handcrafted beer offerings
- Established brand recognition
- Strong restaurant-level operations
Weaknesses
- High reliance on in-restaurant dining
- Sensitivity to economic downturns
- Operational complexity due to extensive menu
- Geographical concentration in certain regions
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased focus on online ordering and delivery
- Menu innovation to attract new customers
- Partnerships with third-party delivery services
Threats
- Increased competition from other casual dining chains
- Rising food and labor costs
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Economic recession or downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DRI
- TXRH
- DIN
Competitive Landscape
BJ's Restaurants competes with other casual dining chains on price, quality, service, and atmosphere. Its competitive advantage lies in its diverse menu and brewpub concept. It lacks market share compared to its top competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is reflected in the company's revenue and restaurant count increases over the past decade.
Future Projections: Analyst projections for revenue growth and earnings growth are based on company guidance, restaurant expansion plans, and macroeconomic factors.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include new menu items, technology investments, restaurant remodels, and marketing campaigns.
Summary
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is a casual dining chain with a wide menu and brewpub concept. While the company has strengths in its diverse offerings and established brand, it faces challenges in a competitive industry with rising costs. Expansion opportunities and menu innovation could drive future growth. The company's smaller market share compared to its top competitors is a potential area for improvement.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company 10-K filings
- Industry reports
- Market research data
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data are estimates and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About BJs Restaurants Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Huntington Beach, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-10-08 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Lyle D. Tick | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Restaurants | Full time employees 21230 | Website https://www.bjsrestaurants.com |
Full time employees 21230 | Website https://www.bjsrestaurants.com |
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates full-service restaurants in the United States. Its restaurants offer pizzas, craft and other beers, appetizers, entrées, pastas, sandwiches, specialty salads, and desserts. The company was formerly known as Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc. and changed its name to BJ's Restaurants, Inc. in August 2004. BJ's Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Huntington Beach, California.
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