NoodlesNDLS +3.91%54 Days Inventory is 8.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 9.15. GuruFocus rates NDLS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Restaurants companies, Noodles ranks better than 71.26% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Noodles's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.9 Mil. Noodles's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $103.4 Mil.
Hence, Noodles's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Noodles's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NDLS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.27 Med: 9.15 Max: 10.41
Current: 9.06
During the past 13 years, Noodles's highest Days Inventory was 10.41. The lowest was 8.27. And the median was 9.15.
NDLS's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71.26% of 348
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.665
vs NDLS: 9.06
Noodles's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (9.06) to Mar. 2026 (8.74).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Noodles's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.44.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Noodles's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.
Noodles (NAS:NDLS) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Noodles's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Noodles's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Noodles Days Inventory Related Terms
Noodles Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Noodles's Days Inventory 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.
NDLS vs THCH, BDL, STKS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Noodles's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's Days Inventory 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.
Noodles (NDLS) has a Days Inventory of 8.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.15. Over the past decade, Noodles' Days Inventory has ranged from 8.27 to 10.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #100 out of 348 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Noodles' Days Inventory too high?
Noodles' current Days Inventory of 8.74 is near median its 10-year median of 9.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.27 to a high of 10.41. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.67. Noodles' value of 8.74 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #100 out of 348 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' Days Inventory compare to THCH and BDL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #100 out of 348 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Noodles in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.67. Noodles' value of 8.74 is 44.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Noodles' own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.27 to 10.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.15 vs. the industry median of 15.67, Noodles has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.67, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Noodles's current Days Inventory of 8.74 is 44.2% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current Days Inventory is 8.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.15. 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 $15.79 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 8.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.15 and 44.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.67. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current Days Inventory is 8.74 as of Mar. 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 $15.79 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.68.
GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NDLS:
Days Inventory: 8.74 (near median its 10-year median of 9.15)
GF Value™: $10.68 vs. price of $15.79 (47.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.2% below the Restaurants median (#100 of 348)
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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