MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.50 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Meritage Hospitality Group LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU +0.95% 45 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Meritage Hospitality Group's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.

Meritage Hospitality Group's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.63) to Mar. 2026 (0.50). It may suggest that Meritage Hospitality Group is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Meritage Hospitality Group (OTCPK:MHGU) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Meritage Hospitality Group LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Meritage Hospitality Group LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Meritage Hospitality Group Annual Data

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Meritage Hospitality Group LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Meritage Hospitality Group's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	377.204	/	754.76
	=	0.50

Meritage Hospitality Group's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	378.069	/	760.548
	=	0.50

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.50 mean?

Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.50 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors.

Is Meritage Hospitality Group's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Meritage Hospitality Group's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.50. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Meritage Hospitality Group's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to ARKR and NROM?

Meritage Hospitality Group's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.50 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Restaurants company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Meritage Hospitality Group's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.50. 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 $17.13, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 82.5% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.50. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.50 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 $3.00 is trading 82.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.13. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.50
GF Value™: $17.13 vs. price of $3.00 (82.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 45/100 with 8 warning signs

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Meritage Hospitality Group Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

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Address 45 Ottawa Avenue SW, Suite 600, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49503

Website https://www.meritagehospitality.com

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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