NoodlesNDLS +8.34%57 OCF Yield % is 10.62 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 8.41. 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 better than 53.83% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Noodles OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Noodles's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 10.62 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 8.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #169 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Noodles' OCF Yield % too high?
Noodles' current OCF Yield % of 10.62 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 8.41. The Restaurants industry median OCF Yield % is 10.11. Noodles' value of 10.62 is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #169 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Yield % compare to THCH and BDL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #169 out of 366 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Noodles in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 10.11. Noodles' value of 10.62 is 5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.41 vs. the industry median of 10.11, Noodles has consistently been above 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 Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median OCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 10.11, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Noodles's current OCF Yield % of 10.62 is 5% above 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Yield % is 10.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current OCF Yield % is 10.62, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 8.41. 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 OCF Yield % is 10.62, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 8.41 and 5% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.11. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current OCF Yield % is 10.62 as of Jun. 25, 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:
OCF Yield %: 10.62 (26% above median its 10-year median of 8.41)
GF Value™: $10.68 vs. price of $14.97 (40.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the Restaurants median (#169 of 366)
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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