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SweetgreenSG +2.65%65 Cash Ratio is 1.25 as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates SG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Restaurants companies, Sweetgreen ranks better than 84.21% on this metric.
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Sweetgreen Cash Ratio Related Terms
Sweetgreen Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sweetgreen's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Sweetgreen's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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.
Sweetgreen Cash Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sweetgreen's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sweetgreen's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Sweetgreen (SG) has a Cash Ratio of 1.25 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Sweetgreen and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, Sweetgreen's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 9.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #57 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Sweetgreen's Cash Ratio too high?
Sweetgreen's current Cash Ratio of 1.25 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 9.93. The Restaurants industry median Cash Ratio is 0.48. Sweetgreen's value of 1.25 is 160.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #57 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's Cash Ratio compare to PZZA and FWRG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #57 out of 361 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Sweetgreen in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.48. Sweetgreen's value of 1.25 is 160.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sweetgreen's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 9.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Sweetgreen has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Cash Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.48, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sweetgreen's current Cash Ratio of 1.25 is 160.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Sweetgreen and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sweetgreen's current Cash Ratio is 1.25, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweetgreen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen (SG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.40, compared to a current price of $6.97 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.25, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 160.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.48. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sweetgreen (SG), the current Cash Ratio is 1.25 as of Jun. 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.97 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.40.
GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SG:
Cash Ratio: 1.25 (55% below median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: $13.40 vs. price of $6.97 (48% below fair value)
Industry Position: 160.4% above the Restaurants median (#57 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sweetgreen Inc is a mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Its bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. It is creating plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing. Its menu involves, Kids' meal, salads, sides, local items, Protein Plates, Desserts, Drinks and Others.
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