SweetgreenSG +1.42%67 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 130.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Restaurants companies, Sweetgreen ranks worse than 62.84% 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. Sweetgreen's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $503.2 Mil. Sweetgreen's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $384.4 Mil. Therefore, Sweetgreen's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 130.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sweetgreen's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -117.96 Med: -35.97 Max: 4.55
Current: 4.55
During the past 7 years, Sweetgreen's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 4.55%. The lowest was -117.96%. And the median was -35.97%.
SG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 62.84% of 331
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 8.76
vs SG: 4.55
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.
Sweetgreen Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sweetgreen Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sweetgreen'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.
SG vs CBRL, PZZA, BJRI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sweetgreen's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sweetgreen'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 130.91% mean?
Sweetgreen (SG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 130.91% 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 Sweetgreen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #208 out of 331 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Sweetgreen's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sweetgreen's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 130.91%. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76. Sweetgreen's value of 130.91% is 1394.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #208 out of 331 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CBRL and PZZA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #208 out of 331 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Sweetgreen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76. Sweetgreen's value of 130.91% is 1394.4% above this benchmark. 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 8.76, based on 331 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. Sweetgreen's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 130.91% is 1394.4% 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 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 Sweetgreen and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sweetgreen's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 130.91%. 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 $14.26, compared to a current price of $7.85 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 130.91% and 1394.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 8.76. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Sweetgreen (SG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 130.91% 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.85 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.26.
GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SG:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 130.91%
GF Value™: $14.26 vs. price of $7.85 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1394.4% above the Restaurants median (#208 of 331)
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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