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NoodlesNDLS -1.15%47 Days Sales Outstanding is 0.55 as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates NDLS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Noodles ranks better than 98.59% on this metric.
Noodles's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.8 Mil. Noodles's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $127.0 Mil.
Hence, Noodles's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Noodles's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
NDLS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.92 Max: 2.99
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, Noodles's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 2.99. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.92.
NDLS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 98.59% of 355
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs NDLS: 0.58
Noodles's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (0.61) to Jun. 2026 (0.55).
Noodles (NAS:NDLS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Noodles Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Noodles Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Noodles's Days Sales Outstanding 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 BDL, MB, HCHL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Noodles's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 0.55 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Noodles' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 0.46 to 2.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #5 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Noodles' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Noodles' current Days Sales Outstanding of 0.55 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 2.99. The Restaurants industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.61. Noodles' value of 0.55 is 95.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #5 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' Days Sales Outstanding compare to BDL and MB?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #5 out of 355 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Noodles in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.61. Noodles' value of 0.55 is 95.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Noodles' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 0.46 to 2.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 12.61, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Restaurants companies is 12.61, based on 355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Noodles's current Days Sales Outstanding of 0.55 is 95.6% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current Days Sales Outstanding is 0.55, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.92. 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 $10.64, compared to a current price of $15.51 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 0.55, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 95.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 12.61. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 0.55 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 Noodles (NDLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noodles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.51 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.64.
GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NDLS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 0.55 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $10.64 vs. price of $15.51 (45.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.6% below the Restaurants median (#5 of 355)
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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