Meritage Hospitality GroupMHGU +0.90%45 OCF Margin % is 0.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 6.14. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks worse than 87.12% on this metric.
* 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, Meritage Hospitality Group'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.
Meritage Hospitality Group OCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Hospitality Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meritage Hospitality Group's OCF 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.
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a OCF Margin % of 0.59% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 6.14. Over the past decade, Meritage Hospitality Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 8.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #318 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current OCF Margin % of 0.59% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 6.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 8.90. The Restaurants industry median OCF Margin % is 10.15. Meritage Hospitality Group's value of 0.59% is 94.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #318 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 OCF Margin % compare to PETZ and GTIM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #318 out of 365 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Meritage Hospitality Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.15. Meritage Hospitality Group's value of 0.59% is 94.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Meritage Hospitality Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 8.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.14 vs. the industry median of 10.15, Meritage Hospitality Group 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 10.15, based on 365 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. Meritage Hospitality Group's current OCF Margin % of 0.59% is 94.2% 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 Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meritage Hospitality Group's current OCF Margin % is 0.59%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 6.14. 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 $17.12, compared to a current price of $2.98 — trading 82.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 0.59%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 6.14 and 94.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 10.15. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current OCF Margin % is 0.59% 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 $2.98 is trading 82.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.12.
GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MHGU:
OCF Margin %: 0.59% (90% below median its 10-year median of 6.14)
GF Value™: $17.12 vs. price of $2.98 (82.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.2% below the Restaurants median (#318 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MHGU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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