NoodlesNDLS +8.34%57 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NDLS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 192 Restaurants companies, Noodles ranks worse than 520832.81% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Noodles is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Noodles is 0.00%.
NDLS's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 2.105 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
NDLS vs THCH, BDL, STKS: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Noodles's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Noodles Forward Dividend Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Noodles (NDLS) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 192 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Noodles' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Noodles' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 192 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to THCH and BDL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 192 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Noodles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.11. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Restaurants companies is 2.11, based on 192 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Noodles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noodles (NDLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.68, compared to a current price of $14.97 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Noodles (NDLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noodles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.97 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.68.
GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NDLS:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $10.68 vs. price of $14.97 (40.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NDLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Noodles & Co is a restaurant concept offering lunch and dinner within the fast-casual segment of the restaurant industry. The company's menu includes a variety of cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads and appetizers. The company also provides dining, pick-up and delivery services. It is focused on offering customers flavorful, cooked-to-order dishes in a warm and welcoming environment at an attractive value. It has approximately 340 company-owned restaurants and 83 franchise restaurants in 31 states.
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