MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) Total Debt per Share: $85.09 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MHGU Meritage Hospitality Group Inc MHGU
56 GF Score
Price $2.27
GF Value $17.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Meritage Hospitality Group Total Debt per Share?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU +0.28% 56 Total Debt per Share is $85.09 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

$85.09 (As of Mar. 2026)

Total Debt per Share is calculated as total debt divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Total debt is calculated as Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $85.09.

Meritage Hospitality Group Total Debt per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Debt per Share 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.

Meritage Hospitality Group Total Debt per Share Chart

Meritage Hospitality Group Annual Data
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Total Debt per Share
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Meritage Hospitality Group Quarterly Data
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Meritage Hospitality Group Total Debt per Share Calculation

Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Debt Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(377.2+195.0)/6.7
=85.73

Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(378.1+193.5)/6.7
=85.09

* 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.

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What does a Total Debt per Share of $85.09 mean?
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a Total Debt per Share of $85.09 as of Mar. 2026. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Debt per Share too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current Total Debt per Share is $85.09. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Debt per Share compare to NROM and GTIM?
Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Debt per Share of $85.09 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 Total Debt per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Total Debt per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Total Debt per Share 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 Total Debt per Share mean?
A high Total Debt per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Meritage Hospitality Group's current Total Debt per Share is $85.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.28, compared to a current price of $2.27 — trading 86.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Debt per Share is $85.09. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Debt per Share calculated?
Total Debt per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current Total Debt per Share is $85.09 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.27 is trading 86.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.28. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

  • Total Debt per Share: $85.09
  • GF Value™: $17.28 vs. price of $2.27 (86.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MHGU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meritage Hospitality Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MHGUP.PFD:USA
Address 45 Ottawa Avenue SW, Suite 600, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49503
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc is engaged in operating quick-service and casual dining restaurants across various states in the United States. It operates Wendy's quick-service restaurants across various states under franchise agreements with its franchisor. It also operates independent restaurants under three concepts throughout Michigan, which include Morning Belle restaurants, Stan's Tacos restaurant, and Blue Porch Bar & Grill restaurant. It is focused on the future development and long-term growth of its Morning Belle brand.
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