MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) Issuance of Debt: $57.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MHGU Meritage Hospitality Group Inc MHGU
56 GF Score
Price $2.09
GF Value $17.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Meritage Hospitality Group Issuance of Debt?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU -5.32% 56 Issuance of Debt is $57.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Meritage Hospitality Group's Issuance of Debt for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.7 Mil.

Meritage Hospitality Group's Issuance of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $57.0 Mil.

Meritage Hospitality Group Issuance of Debt Related Terms

Meritage Hospitality Group Issuance of Debt Historical Data

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Meritage Hospitality Group Issuance of Debt Chart

Meritage Hospitality Group Annual Data
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Meritage Hospitality Group Issuance of Debt Calculation

Issuance of Debt represents all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt.

Issuance of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $57.0 Mil.

* 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.

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What does a Issuance of Debt of $57.0 Mil mean?
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a Issuance of Debt of $57.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Issuance of Debt is all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's Issuance of Debt too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current Issuance of Debt is $57.0 Mil. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Hospitality Group's Issuance of Debt compare to NROM and GTIM?
Meritage Hospitality Group's Issuance of Debt of $57.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Issuance of Debt for a Restaurants company?
A good Issuance of Debt depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Issuance of Debt 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 Issuance of Debt mean?
A high Issuance of Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Issuance of Debt is all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Meritage Hospitality Group's current Issuance of Debt is $57.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.25, compared to a current price of $2.09 — trading 87.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Issuance of Debt is $57.0 Mil. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Issuance of Debt calculated?
Issuance of Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current Issuance of Debt is $57.0 Mil 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.09 is trading 87.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.25. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

  • Issuance of Debt: $57.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.25 vs. price of $2.09 (87.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Meritage Hospitality Group Business Description

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Address 45 Ottawa Avenue SW, Suite 600, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49503
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc is engaged in operating quick-service and casual dining restaurants across various states in the United States. It operates Wendy's quick-service restaurants across various states under franchise agreements with its franchisor. It also operates independent restaurants under three concepts throughout Michigan, which include Morning Belle restaurants, Stan's Tacos restaurant, and Blue Porch Bar & Grill restaurant. It is focused on the future development and long-term growth of its Morning Belle brand.
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