SMPL (The Simply Good Foods Co) Cash per Share: $1.40 (As of May. 2026)

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SMPL The Simply Good Foods Co SMPL
59 GF Score
Price $11.43
GF Value $39.07
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Simply Good Foods Co Cash per Share?

The Simply Good Foods Co SMPL +0.97% 59 Cash per Share is $1.40 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). The Simply Good Foods Co's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $1.40.

The Simply Good Foods Co  (NAS:SMPL) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

The Simply Good Foods Co Cash per Share Related Terms

The Simply Good Foods Co Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Simply Good Foods Co's Cash per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The Simply Good Foods Co Cash per Share Chart

The Simply Good Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.79 0.68 0.88 1.32 0.99

The Simply Good Foods Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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The Simply Good Foods Co Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

The Simply Good Foods Co's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=98.468/100
=0.99

The Simply Good Foods Co's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=123.884/88
=1.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $1.40 mean?
The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) has a Cash per Share of $1.40 as of May. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Cash per Share too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Cash per Share is $1.40. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Cash per Share compare to JBSS and MAMA?
The Simply Good Foods Co's Cash per Share of $1.40 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Cash per Share is $1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.07, compared to a current price of $11.43 — trading 70.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $1.40. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL), the current Cash per Share is $1.40 as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.43 is trading 70.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.07. GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMPL:

  • Cash per Share: $1.40
  • GF Value™: $39.07 vs. price of $11.43 (70.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SMPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Simply Good Foods Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 76L:GermanyS2MP34:Brazil
Address 1225, 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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