Noodles & Company

NasdaqGS:NDLS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$66.7m

Noodles Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 0/6

Noodles has a total shareholder equity of $-48.0M and total debt of $105.6M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to -219.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $246.3M and $294.4M respectively. Noodles's EBIT is $1.7M making its interest coverage ratio 0.2. It has cash and short-term investments of $1.3M.

Key information

-219.80%

Debt to equity ratio

US$105.60m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio0.2x
CashUS$1.27m
Equity-US$48.04m
Total liabilitiesUS$294.36m
Total assetsUS$246.32m

Recent financial health updates

Analysis Article Feb 19

Is Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article May 22

These 4 Measures Indicate That Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Jan 12

Here's Why Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Recent updates

Narrative Update Dec 17

NDLS: Raised 2025 Outlook And New Menu Initiatives Will Support Share Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Noodles modestly, citing a slightly weaker long term profit margin outlook that outweighs largely unchanged fair value assumptions. What's in the News Galloway Capital Partners sent a public letter to Noodles & Company management arguing the shares are materially undervalued and urging the board to explore all options to enhance shareholder value, including its recommended strategies (Key Developments) Noodles & Company raised full year 2025 guidance, now expecting total revenue of 492 million dollars to 495 million dollars and comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.6 percent to 4.2 percent (Key Developments) The company launched a limited time Holiday Crispy made with SNICKERS, priced at 3.50 dollars and positioned as a seasonal treat for the busy December period (Key Developments) Noodles & Company introduced Chili Garlic Ramen, a limited time, brothless, spicy ramen inspired by social media trends, first for Rewards Members on October 15 and then nationwide on October 17 at 8.95 dollars (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at 1.75 dollars per share, indicating no adjustment to the core valuation estimate.
Narrative Update Dec 03

NDLS: Raised 2025 Revenue Guidance Will Support Stronger Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Noodles to reflect a slightly higher implied future valuation, despite largely unchanged fair value assumptions and only marginal revisions to long term revenue growth and profit margin expectations. What's in the News Noodles & Company raised its full year 2025 guidance, forecasting total revenue of $492 million to $495 million and comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.6% to 4.2% (company guidance).
Narrative Update Nov 19

NDLS: Robust 2025 Revenue Outlook Will Drive Renewed Shareholder Value

Analysts have revised their price target for Noodles downward from $2.00 to $1.75 per share, citing slightly weaker expected revenue growth as well as modest changes in projected profitability and discount rates. What's in the News Noodles & Company revised its earnings guidance for 2025, expecting total revenue to reach between $492 million and $495 million and comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.6% to 4.2% (Company Guidance).
Analysis Article Nov 07

Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) Price Target To US$1.75

The analysts might have been a bit too bullish on Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ), given that the company fell short...
Narrative Update Aug 15

Digital Ordering And Menu Updates Will Spur Traffic Recovery Despite Margin Risks

Noodles' net profit margin has improved modestly while its future P/E multiple has edged lower, suggesting a stronger earnings outlook, but these enhancements have not impacted the consensus price target, which remains unchanged at $2.50. What's in the News Noodles & Company maintains revised 2025 earnings guidance, projecting total revenue of $487–$495 million and comparable restaurant sales growth of 2.5%–4.0%.
Analysis Article Aug 13

Investors Don't See Light At End Of Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) Tunnel

NasdaqGS:NDLS 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Noodles's Fair Values from the Community and select yours You...
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New Narrative Apr 13

New Premium Menu And Operational Excellence Will Drive Hospitality Progress

New menu items and operational improvements are set to drive revenue growth through higher average checks and improved guest satisfaction.
Analysis Article Mar 15

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 28%

Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) shares have retraced a considerable 28% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...
Analysis Article Feb 19

Is Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jan 23

Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) Share Price Boosted 62% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

Those holding Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 62% in the...
Analysis Article Jan 23

Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) Shares Fly 62% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Those holding Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 62% in the...
Analysis Article Oct 24

Returns On Capital At Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Paint A Concerning Picture

When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? Typically, we'll see the...
Analysis Article Sep 07

Insufficient Growth At Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) Hampers Share Price

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Hospitality industry in the United States have price-to-sales...
Analysis Article Jun 12

The Returns On Capital At Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Don't Inspire Confidence

When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? Typically, we'll see the...
Analysis Article May 22

These 4 Measures Indicate That Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Apr 28

Investors Don't See Light At End Of Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 27%

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) share price has dived 27% in the last thirty...
Analysis Article Mar 14

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) 28% Share Price Plunge

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) shares are down a considerable 28% in the last...
Analysis Article Mar 10

Noodles' (NASDAQ:NDLS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...
Analysis Article Jan 12

Here's Why Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: NDLS has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than short term assets not covering short term liabilities.

Long Term Liabilities: NDLS has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than short term assets not covering long term liabilities.


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: NDLS has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than a high debt level.

Reducing Debt: NDLS's has negative shareholder equity, so we do not need to check if its debt has reduced over time.


Balance Sheet


Cash Runway Analysis

For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.

Stable Cash Runway: NDLS has less than a year of cash runway based on its current free cash flow.

Forecast Cash Runway: Insufficient data to determine if NDLS has enough cash runway if its free cash flow continues to grow or shrink based on historical rates.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 09:49
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/30

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Noodles & Company is covered by 16 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David TarantinoBaird
Jeffrey BernsteinBarclays
Todd BrooksBenchmark Company