NoodlesNDLS +8.34%57 FCF Yield % is -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 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 82.74% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Noodles's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-2.3 Mil, and Market Cap is $88.2 Mil. Therefore, Noodles's FCF Yield % for today is -2.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Noodles's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NDLS'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80.99 Med: -5.76 Max: 8.06
Current: -2.62
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Noodles was 8.06%. The lowest was -80.99%. And the median was -5.76%.
NDLS's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than 82.74% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.92
vs NDLS: -2.62
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Noodles FCF Yield % Related Terms
Noodles FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Noodles's FCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #302 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Noodles' FCF Yield % too high?
Noodles' current FCF Yield % is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #302 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 Yield % compare to THCH and BDL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #302 out of 365 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Noodles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.92, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current FCF Yield % is -2.62. 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 Yield % is -2.62. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current FCF Yield % is -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 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 Yield %: -2.62
GF Value™: $10.68 vs. price of $14.97 (40.2% above fair value)
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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