Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R) OCF Margin %: 2.31% (As of Mar. 2026) — 84% Below Median

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LTS:0L5R Shake Shack Inc LTS:0L5R
70 GF Score
Price $56.68
GF Value $120.74
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shake Shack OCF Margin %?

Shake Shack LTS:0L5R +2.00% 70 OCF Margin % is 2.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 14.39. GuruFocus rates LTS:0L5R with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Restaurants companies, Shake Shack ranks better than 60.22% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Shake Shack's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8 Mil. Shake Shack's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $367 Mil. Therefore, Shake Shack's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.31%.

As of today, Shake Shack's current OCF Yield % is 8.66%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shake Shack's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0L5R' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.14   Med: 14.39   Max: 20.22
Current: 13.39


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Shake Shack was 20.22%. The lowest was 7.14%. And the median was 14.39%.

LTS:0L5R's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
60.22% of 362 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.745 vs LTS:0L5R: 13.39


Shake Shack OCF Margin % Related Terms


Shake Shack OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shake Shack's OCF 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.

Shake Shack OCF Margin % Chart

Shake Shack Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Shake Shack Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.73 18.23 17.15 15.76 2.31

LTS:0L5R vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


Shake Shack OCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Shake Shack OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Shake Shack's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=222.355/1445.306
=15.38 %

Shake Shack's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8.489/366.737
=2.31 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 2.31% mean?
Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R) has a OCF Margin % of 2.31% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 14.39. Over the past decade, Shake Shack's OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.14 to 20.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #144 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Shake Shack's OCF Margin % too high?
Shake Shack's current OCF Margin % of 2.31% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 14.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.14 to a high of 20.22. The Restaurants industry median OCF Margin % is 10.75. Shake Shack's value of 2.31% is 78.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #144 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's OCF Margin % compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #144 out of 362 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Shake Shack in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.75. Shake Shack's value of 2.31% is 78.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Shake Shack's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.14 to 20.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.39 vs. the industry median of 10.75, Shake Shack has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median OCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 10.75, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shake Shack's current OCF Margin % of 2.31% is 78.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shake Shack's current OCF Margin % is 2.31%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 14.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.74, compared to a current price of $56.68 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 2.31%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 14.39 and 78.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 10.75. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R), the current OCF Margin % is 2.31% 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 Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $56.68 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.74. GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0L5R:

  • OCF Margin %: 2.31% (84% below median its 10-year median of 14.39)
  • GF Value™: $120.74 vs. price of $56.68 (53.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.5% below the Restaurants median (#144 of 362)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0L5R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shake Shack Business Description

Address 225 Varick Street, Suite 301, New York, NY, USA, 10014
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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