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The historical rank and industry rank for The Simply Good Foods Co's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
SMPL's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 8.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
The Simply Good Foods Co (NAS:SMPL) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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The Simply Good Foods Co Net Cash per Share Related Terms
The Simply Good Foods Co Net Cash per Share Historical Data
* 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.
SMPL vs JBSS, MAMA, WEST: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods Co's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co Price-to-Net-Cash vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
The Simply Good Foods Co Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
The Simply Good Foods Co's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) has a Net Cash per Share of $-5.88 as of May. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 343 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Net Cash per Share too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Net Cash per Share is $-5.88. Based on the distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 343 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Net Cash per Share compare to JBSS and MAMA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 343 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places The Simply Good Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.37, based on 343 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Net Cash per Share is $-5.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.26, compared to a current price of $11.45 — trading 70.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-5.88. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL), the current Net Cash per Share is $-5.88 as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.45 is trading 70.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.26.
GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMPL:
Net Cash per Share: $-5.88
GF Value™: $39.26 vs. price of $11.45 (70.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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