BJRI
Consumer CyclicalBJ's Restaurants, Inc. · Restaurants · $940M
What is BJ's Restaurants, Inc.?
BJ's Restaurants operates a chain of casual dining restaurants across the United States, known for its broad menu and in-house craft beer program. The company is headquartered in Huntington Beach, California.
BJ's Restaurants generates revenue by operating full-service casual dining locations in dozens of states. Guests pay for dine-in meals, beverages, and takeout orders. The company owns and manages its restaurant locations directly rather than franchising, meaning labor, food costs, and real estate expenses all flow through its own income statement.
BJ's Restaurants was founded in 1996 and is based in Huntington Beach, California.
- Deep-dish and craft pizzas
- Proprietary craft beers and beverages
- Full casual dining menu including pastas, sandwiches, and entrées
- Signature desserts including the Pizookie
Is BJRI a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates BJRI as Below Average overall.
Valuation stands out as the brightest spot in BJRI's profile, rating Attractive relative to peers — meaning the stock does not appear richly priced given current fundamentals. Quality comes in at a Neutral level, suggesting the business is neither a standout nor deeply troubled on core financial health metrics.
Moat, Growth, and Risk all rate Weak, pointing to limited competitive differentiation, subdued growth prospects, and meaningful operational or financial vulnerabilities.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does BJRI pay dividends?
No — BJ's Restaurants, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
BJRI does not currently pay a dividend. For a restaurant operator with Weak Growth and Risk ratings, retaining cash to manage costs and fund operations tends to take priority over shareholder distributions. Income-focused investors should factor this into their assessment.
When does BJRI report earnings?
BJ's Restaurants reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
The casual dining sector faces persistent pressure from food and labor costs, and BJRI's Weak Growth pillar reflects the challenge of expanding revenue and margins in that environment. Quarterly results tend to be sensitive to consumer spending trends and same-store sales comparisons.
For the most recent quarter's results, see BJ's Restaurants' investor relations page.
BJRI Price History
-31.4% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in BJ's Restaurants, Inc.?
Based on BJ's Restaurants, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BJ's Restaurants do?
BJ's Restaurants owns and operates casual dining restaurants across the United States. Its locations serve a broad menu that includes craft pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, appetizers, and proprietary craft beers. The company runs all locations directly rather than through a franchise model.
Does BJRI pay dividends?
No, BJRI does not currently pay a dividend. The company retains cash to support operations rather than returning it to shareholders through distributions. Investors seeking dividend income should look elsewhere in the restaurant sector.
When does BJRI report earnings?
BJ's Restaurants follows a standard quarterly earnings schedule. Specific upcoming dates are not confirmed in our data — check the company's investor relations page for the latest schedule.
Is BJRI a good stock to buy?
BJRI carries a Below Average UQS Score, driven by Weak ratings across Moat, Growth, and Risk. Its Valuation pillar is Attractive, which may interest contrarian investors, but the underlying business fundamentals present meaningful concerns. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.
Is BJRI overvalued?
Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, BJRI rates as Attractive, suggesting the stock is not considered expensive relative to its fundamentals. However, a low price alone does not offset the Weak ratings in Growth and Moat — context matters.
What is BJRI's market cap bracket?
BJRI is classified as a small-cap stock. This places it in a segment of the market that can carry higher volatility and lower liquidity compared to large- or mega-cap restaurant peers.
Is BJRI a long-term quality investment?
The UQS framework evaluates long-term quality across five pillars. BJRI's Below Average composite score — with Weak Moat and Growth ratings — suggests the business does not currently demonstrate the durable competitive advantages typically associated with high long-term quality. Pro members can view the complete analysis.
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BJRI — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 38.5 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 71.6 | 0.0 |
| May 22, 2026 | 38.5 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 71.8 | -0.1 |
| May 21, 2026 | 38.6 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 72.3 | -0.2 |
| May 20, 2026 | 38.8 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 73.7 | 0.0 |
| May 19, 2026 | 38.8 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 73.3 | 0.0 |
| May 17, 2026 | 38.8 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 73.9 | 0.0 |
| May 16, 2026 | 38.8 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 73.8 | -0.1 |
| May 15, 2026 | 38.9 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 74.2 | 0.0 |
| May 13, 2026 | 38.9 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 74.4 | +0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 38.8 | 49.1 | 15.0 | 37.6 | 28.2 | 73.7 | +0.1 |
BJRI — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 49.1/100 (25%)BJ's Restaurants, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 37.6/100 (20%)BJ's Restaurants, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 28.2/100 (15%)BJ's Restaurants, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 72.0/100 (15%)BJ's Restaurants, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 15/100 (25%)BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for BJRI.
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How is the BJRI UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses BJ's Restaurants, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.