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Dutch Bros BROS

United StatesConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsUSD
4.1AI score
Rank 1,946 of 2,130
better than 8% of companies
38.18USD
▼ 21.9% in one year
BROS MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
72.36 USD (+89.5%)
25 analysts
52-wk low 37.40High 74.02
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Dutch Bros Inc. is a US drive-thru quick-service coffee chain, known for its customized coffee and energy drinks, operating mainly in the western US and growing through new company-owned and franchised store openings.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Strong growth8.9
  • ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop1.3
  • ✕Little or no dividend1.5
  • ✕Demanding valuation3.4

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Growth justifies the multiple, but the demanding valuation and weak cash conversion (0.53) limit the margin of safety.

Dutch Bros shows very strong growth (revenue +32.5%, earnings +37.3%) that supports a high P/E of 53.0, with moderate financial health (ND/EBITDA 2.91) and limited moat quality (ROIC 10.91%, gross margin 25.1%).

⚠ Main risk

The demanding valuation (P/E 53.0, FCF yield 0.03%) leaves little room for error if new store growth slows or if labor and food costs pressure the 12.88% operating margin.

Context and risks

Dutch Bros' coffee shop business is domestic, with moderate debt (ND/EBITDA 2.91) and no dependence on commodities or shipping routes.

Is Dutch Bros stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Pricier than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 137% above the Consumer Cyclical median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E53.017.8+197%
EV / EBITDA19.811.2+76%
Price / book6.62.9+130%
Price / sales3.61.3+183%

Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 3.4 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).

Average analyst target: 72.36 USD, +89.5% versus the price.

A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 4.0 (sector 5.7), Growth 8.9 (sector 5.9).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham20.52▼ −46% vs price
Price38.18at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

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Financial healthiFair5.6Consumer Cyclical median: 5.7
Quality / MoatiWeak4.0Consumer Cyclical median: 5.7
ValuationiPoor3.4Consumer Cyclical median: 6.6
GrowthiExcellent8.9Consumer Cyclical median: 5.9
DividendiPoor1.5Consumer Cyclical median: 4.5
MomentumiPoor3.4Consumer Cyclical median: 5.5
Risk & ContextiPoor1.3Consumer Cyclical median: 5.5
Consumer Cyclical median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical median
P/Ei
53.0
Consumer Cyclical: 17.8above
EV / EBITDAi
19.8
Consumer Cyclical: 11.2above
ROEi
14.6%
Consumer Cyclical: 16.0%below
Operating margini
12.9%
Consumer Cyclical: 10.5%above
Net debt / EBITDAi
2.91
Consumer Cyclical: 1.91above
Revenue growthi
+32.5%
Consumer Cyclical: +5.3%above

Valuation

P/E
53.0
Forward P/E
28.6
EV / EBITDA
19.8
Price / book
6.6
Price / sales
3.6
PEG
1.32
Market cap
6.7B USD
Enterprise value
6.4B USD

Profitability

ROE
14.6%
ROA
3.8%
ROIC (approx.)
10.9%
Gross margin
25.1%
Operating margin
12.9%
Net margin
4.9%
Free cash flow
1.7M USD
FCF yield
0.0%
Cash conversion
1%

Solvency

Total debt
1.2B USD
Net debt
938.3M USD
Cash
269.1M USD
EBITDA
322.1M USD
Net debt / EBITDA
2.91
Debt / equity
123.83
Current ratio
1.35
Quick ratio
1.10

Growth

Revenue growth
+32.5%
Earnings growth
+37.3%
EPS (TTM)
0.72 USD
EPS (forward)
1.33 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout
0.0%

Risk and market

Beta
2.31
Analyst consensus
Strong buy (25)
Target price
72.36 USD
52-week range
37.40 – 74.02

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Frequently asked questions about Dutch Bros

Is Dutch Bros stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 137% above the Consumer Cyclical median on average. Valuation score: 3.4 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 72.36 USD, +89.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Dutch Bros get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 4.1 out of 10, rank 1,946 of 2,130 (better than 8% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (8.9) and its weakest, Risk & Context (1.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Dutch Bros's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 53.0: the share price equals 53.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Cyclical median is 17.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 28.6.

How much is Dutch Bros worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 6.7B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 6.4B USD.

How much debt does Dutch Bros have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 938.3M USD. That is 2.91 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.

Does Dutch Bros pay a dividend?

It pays no dividend, or almost none.

How has Dutch Bros stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 21.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 37.40 and 74.02 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Dutch Bros?

25 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 72.36 USD (+89.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.