MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -15.80% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MHGU Meritage Hospitality Group Inc MHGU
51 GF Score
Price $2.31
GF Value $15.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Meritage Hospitality Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU 51 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -15.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.68.

During the past 12 months, Meritage Hospitality Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -150.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -30.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -15.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Meritage Hospitality Group was 127.10% per year. The lowest was -39.40% per year. And the median was 16.80% per year.


Meritage Hospitality Group  (OTCPK:MHGU) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Meritage Hospitality Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


MHGU vs NROM, GTIM, PETZ: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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.


Meritage Hospitality Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Meritage Hospitality Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -15.80% mean?
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -15.80% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -15.80%. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NROM and GTIM?
Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -15.80% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Meritage Hospitality Group's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -15.80%. 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 $15.12, compared to a current price of $2.31 — trading 84.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -15.80%. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -15.80% 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.31 is trading 84.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.12. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -15.80%
  • GF Value™: $15.12 vs. price of $2.31 (84.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 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

Other Exchanges MHGUP.PFD:USA
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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