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BJs Restaurants Inc (BJRI)

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$44.6
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Profit since last BUY19.7%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: BJRI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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8 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $39.8

1 Year Target Price $39.8

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$39.8Target price
Low$27.61
Current$44.6
high$46.26

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 3.57%
Avg. Invested days 49
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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

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When -
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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 -
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BJs Restaurants Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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.

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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.

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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
Full time employees 21230

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.