NDLS (Noodles) Insider Ownership: 39.71 % (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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NDLS Noodles & Co NDLS
52 GF Score
Price $15.36
GF Value $10.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Noodles Insider Ownership?

Noodles NDLS +22.68% 52 Insider Ownership is 39.71 % as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NDLS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Noodles's insider ownership is 39.71%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Noodles's Institutional Ownership is 38.40%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Noodles's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 97.31%.

Noodles Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Noodles's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Noodles Insider Ownership Chart

Noodles Historical Data

The historical data trend for Noodles can be seen below:

2025-06-30 2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Insider Ownership 7.81 7.80 7.72 8.26 8.26 8.20 8.20 59.38 39.71 39.71
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Noodles Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 39.71 % mean?
Noodles (NDLS) has a Insider Ownership of 39.71 % as of Jul. 25, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors.
Is Noodles' Insider Ownership too high?
Noodles' current Insider Ownership is 39.71 %. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' Insider Ownership compare to MB and BDL?
Noodles' Insider Ownership of 39.71 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Restaurants company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. Noodles's current Insider Ownership is 39.71 %. 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 $10.65, compared to a current price of $15.36 — trading 44.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 39.71 %. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current Insider Ownership is 39.71 % as of Jul. 25, 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 $15.36 is trading 44.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.65. GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NDLS:

  • Insider Ownership: 39.71 %
  • GF Value™: $10.65 vs. price of $15.36 (44.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges NO30:Germany
Address 520 Zang Street, Suite D, Broomfield, CO, USA, 80021
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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