SweetgreenSG +0.67%69 EBITDA Margin % is 90.54% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Sweetgreen ranks better than 61.37% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Sweetgreen's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $146.2 Mil. Sweetgreen's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $161.5 Mil. Therefore, Sweetgreen's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 90.54%.
Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) 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.
Sweetgreen EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Sweetgreen EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sweetgreen's EBITDA Margin % 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sweetgreen's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sweetgreen's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Sweetgreen (SG) has a EBITDA Margin % of 90.54% 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 Sweetgreen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #141 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Sweetgreen's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Sweetgreen's current EBITDA Margin % is 90.54%. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Sweetgreen's value of 90.54% is 683.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #141 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's EBITDA Margin % compare to PZZA and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #141 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Sweetgreen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Sweetgreen's value of 90.54% is 683.2% above this benchmark. 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. Sweetgreen's current EBITDA Margin % of 90.54% is 683.2% above 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 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 Sweetgreen 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. Sweetgreen's current EBITDA Margin % is 90.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweetgreen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen (SG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.24, compared to a current price of $8.96 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 90.54% and 683.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Sweetgreen (SG), the current EBITDA Margin % is 90.54% 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.96 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.24.
GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SG:
EBITDA Margin %: 90.54%
GF Value™: $14.24 vs. price of $8.96 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 683.2% above the Restaurants median (#141 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sweetgreen Inc is a mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Its bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. It is creating plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing. Its menu involves, Kids' meal, salads, sides, local items, Protein Plates, Desserts, Drinks and Others.
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