NoodlesNDLS +3.91%54 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NDLS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Restaurants companies, Noodles ranks worse than 301204.52% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Noodles's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-13.7 Mil. Noodles's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-54.2 Mil. Therefore, Noodles's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Noodles's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Noodles's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.21%. The lowest was -1,160.67%. And the median was -39.37%.
NDLS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 8.715 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Noodles Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Noodles Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Noodles's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
NDLS vs MB, BDL, HCHL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Noodles's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% mean?
Noodles (NDLS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 332 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Noodles' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Noodles' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 332 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MB and BDL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 332 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Noodles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.72. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Restaurants companies is 8.72, based on 332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.68, compared to a current price of $15.79 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 $15.79 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.68.
GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NDLS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: $10.68 vs. price of $15.79 (47.8% 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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