MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) Ending Cash Position: $19.3 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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MHGU Meritage Hospitality Group Inc MHGU
56 GF Score
Price $2.09
GF Value $17.26
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Meritage Hospitality Group Ending Cash Position?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU 56 Ending Cash Position is $19.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Meritage Hospitality Group's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.3 Mil.

Meritage Hospitality Group's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 ($12.1 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($11.5 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($11.5 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($19.3 Mil).

Meritage Hospitality Group's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 ($19.4 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($20.8 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($20.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($11.5 Mil).

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Meritage Hospitality Group Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Meritage Hospitality Group Ending Cash Position Chart

Meritage Hospitality Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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Meritage Hospitality Group Quarterly Data
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Meritage Hospitality Group Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Meritage Hospitality Group's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=20.849+-9.38
=11.5

Meritage Hospitality Group's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=11.469+7.783
=19.3

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What does a Ending Cash Position of $19.3 Mil mean?
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a Ending Cash Position of $19.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's Ending Cash Position too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current Ending Cash Position is $19.3 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 Ending Cash Position compare to NROM and GTIM?
Meritage Hospitality Group's Ending Cash Position of $19.3 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 Ending Cash Position for a Restaurants company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Meritage Hospitality Group's current Ending Cash Position is $19.3 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 $17.26, compared to a current price of $2.09 — trading 87.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $19.3 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current Ending Cash Position is $19.3 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 $17.26. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

  • Ending Cash Position: $19.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.26 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

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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