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GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
NDLS vs MB, BDL, HCHL: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Noodles's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's Profitability Rank falls into.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Noodles has the Profitability Rank of 4.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Noodles' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Noodles' Profitability Rank too high?
Noodles' current Profitability Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' Profitability Rank compare to MB and BDL?
Noodles' Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Noodles' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Restaurants company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. Noodles's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.66, compared to a current price of $11.82 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 $11.82 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.66.
GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NDLS:
Profitability Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: $10.66 vs. price of $11.82 (10.9% 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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