MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) EBITDA Margin %: -0.71% (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $2.98
GF Value $17.12
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What is Meritage Hospitality Group EBITDA Margin %?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU +0.90% 45 EBITDA Margin % is -0.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks worse than 82.74% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.9 Mil. Meritage Hospitality Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $132.6 Mil. Therefore, Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.71%.


Meritage Hospitality Group  (OTCPK:MHGU) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Meritage Hospitality Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Meritage Hospitality Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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Meritage Hospitality Group EBITDA Margin % Chart

Meritage Hospitality Group Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Meritage Hospitality Group Quarterly Data
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MHGU vs PETZ, GTIM, GENK: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Meritage Hospitality Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=10.085/617.667
=1.63 %

Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.94/132.573
=-0.71 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -0.71% mean?
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a EBITDA Margin % of -0.71% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 9.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #302 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.71%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.47. Based on the distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #302 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Hospitality Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to PETZ and GTIM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #302 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Meritage Hospitality Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Historically, Meritage Hospitality Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 9.47 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meritage Hospitality Group's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.71%. 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 $17.12, compared to a current price of $2.98 — trading 82.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -0.71%. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current EBITDA Margin % is -0.71% 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 $2.98 is trading 82.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.12. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -0.71%
  • GF Value™: $17.12 vs. price of $2.98 (82.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 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

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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