NoodlesNDLS +8.34%57 Net Margin % is -2.76% 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 366 Restaurants companies, Noodles ranks worse than 83.06% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Noodles's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.4 Mil. Noodles's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $123.8 Mil. Therefore, Noodles's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Noodles's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NDLS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.7 Med: -3.94 Max: 0.77
Current: -7.46
NDLS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 83.06% of 366
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs NDLS: -7.46
Noodles (NAS:NDLS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Noodles Net Margin % Related Terms
Noodles Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Noodles's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's Net 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 Net Margin % of -2.76% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #304 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Noodles' Net Margin % too high?
Noodles' current Net Margin % is -2.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #304 out of 366 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' Net Margin % compare to THCH and BDL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #304 out of 366 companies for Net Margin %. This places Noodles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Net Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.06, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current Net Margin % is -2.76%. 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 Net Margin % is -2.76%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current Net Margin % is -2.76% 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:
Net Margin %: -2.76%
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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