NDLS (Noodles) Total Operating Expense: $75.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NDLS Noodles & Co NDLS
54 GF Score
Price $15.79
GF Value $10.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Noodles Total Operating Expense?

Noodles NDLS +3.91% 54 Total Operating Expense is $75.0 Mil 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.

Noodles's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.5 Mil. Noodles's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $75.0 Mil.

Noodles Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Noodles Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Noodles Total Operating Expense Chart

Noodles Annual Data
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Noodles Quarterly Data
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Noodles 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 $75.0 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 $75.0 Mil mean?
Noodles (NDLS) has a Total Operating Expense of $75.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Noodles and its competitors.
Is Noodles' Total Operating Expense too high?
Noodles' current Total Operating Expense is $75.0 Mil. 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' Total Operating Expense compare to THCH and BDL?
Noodles' Total Operating Expense of $75.0 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 Noodles and its competitors. Noodles's current Total Operating Expense is $75.0 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $75.0 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current Total Operating Expense is $75.0 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 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $75.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.68 vs. price of $15.79 (47.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 9 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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