MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) Total Operating Expense: $242.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MHGU Meritage Hospitality Group Inc MHGU
45 GF Score
Price $2.93
GF Value $17.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Meritage Hospitality Group Total Operating Expense?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU -2.50% 45 Total Operating Expense is $242.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $56.8 Mil. Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $242.9 Mil.

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Meritage Hospitality Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Meritage Hospitality Group Total Operating Expense Chart

Meritage Hospitality Group Annual Data
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Meritage Hospitality Group Quarterly Data
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Meritage Hospitality Group Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $242.9 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $242.9 Mil mean?
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a Total Operating Expense of $242.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current Total Operating Expense is $242.9 Mil. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Operating Expense compare to ARKR and NROM?
Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Operating Expense of $242.9 Mil 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 Operating Expense for a Restaurants company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Meritage Hospitality Group's current Total Operating Expense is $242.9 Mil. 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 $17.15, compared to a current price of $2.93 — trading 82.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $242.9 Mil. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current Total Operating Expense is $242.9 Mil 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 $2.93 is trading 82.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.15. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

  • Total Operating Expense: $242.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.15 vs. price of $2.93 (82.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 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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