SweetgreenSG +2.01%69 OCF Yield % is -1.54 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Sweetgreen ranks worse than 90.41% 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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Sweetgreen OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sweetgreen'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, Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen OCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sweetgreen's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen (SG) has a OCF Yield % of -1.54 as of Jun. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sweetgreen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #330 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is Sweetgreen's OCF Yield % too high?
Sweetgreen's current OCF Yield % is -1.54. Based on the distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #330 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's OCF Yield % compare to CBRL and PZZA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #330 out of 365 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sweetgreen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.96. 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 9.96, based on 365 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. 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 Sweetgreen and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sweetgreen's current OCF Yield % is -1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweetgreen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen (SG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.24, compared to a current price of $9.14 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -1.54. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Sweetgreen (SG), the current OCF Yield % is -1.54 as of Jun. 29, 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.14 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.24.
GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SG:
OCF Yield %: -1.54
GF Value™: $14.24 vs. price of $9.14 (35.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sweetgreen Inc is a mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Its bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. It is creating plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing. Its menu involves, Kids' meal, salads, sides, local items, Protein Plates, Desserts, Drinks and Others.
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