NDLS (Noodles) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.57 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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NDLS Noodles & Co NDLS
56 GF Score
Price $12.65
GF Value $10.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Noodles 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Noodles NDLS +0.24% 56 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates NDLS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-07-14), Noodles's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.57.

Noodles  (NAS:NDLS) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.

Noodles 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

NDLS vs MB, BDL, HCHL: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Noodles's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Noodles 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.57 mean?
Noodles (NDLS) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 14, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Noodles and its competitors.
Is Noodles' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Noodles' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.57. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to MB and BDL?
Noodles' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.57 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Restaurants company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Noodles and its competitors. Noodles's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.57. 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 $12.65 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.57. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 14, 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 $12.65 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.66. GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NDLS:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.57
  • GF Value™: $10.66 vs. price of $12.65 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 520 Zang Street, Suite D, Broomfield, CO, USA, 80021
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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