NoodlesNDLS +8.34%57 FCF Margin % is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NDLS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Noodles ranks worse than 76.71% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Noodles's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.9 Mil. Noodles's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $123.8 Mil. Therefore, Noodles's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Noodles's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NDLS'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.88 Med: -2.81 Max: 3.66
Current: -0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Noodles was 3.66%. The lowest was -4.88%. And the median was -2.81%.
NDLS's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 76.71% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.88
vs NDLS: -0.46
Noodles FCF Margin % Related Terms
Noodles FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Noodles's FCF 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, Noodles's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Noodles FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's FCF 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.
Noodles (NDLS) has a FCF Margin % of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #280 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Noodles' FCF Margin % too high?
Noodles' current FCF Margin % is 3.18%. The Restaurants industry median FCF Margin % is 4.88. Noodles' value of 3.18% is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #280 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' FCF Margin % compare to THCH and BDL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #280 out of 365 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Noodles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.88. Noodles' value of 3.18% is 34.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.88, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Noodles's current FCF Margin % of 3.18% is 34.8% below 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current FCF Margin % is 3.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Noodles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noodles (NDLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.68, compared to a current price of $14.97 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.18% and 34.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 4.88. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current FCF Margin % is 3.18% 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 Noodles (NDLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noodles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.97 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.68.
GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NDLS:
FCF Margin %: 3.18%
GF Value™: $10.68 vs. price of $14.97 (40.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% below the Restaurants median (#280 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NDLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Noodles & Co is a restaurant concept offering lunch and dinner within the fast-casual segment of the restaurant industry. The company's menu includes a variety of cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads and appetizers. The company also provides dining, pick-up and delivery services. It is focused on offering customers flavorful, cooked-to-order dishes in a warm and welcoming environment at an attractive value. It has approximately 340 company-owned restaurants and 83 franchise restaurants in 31 states.
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