SG (Sweetgreen) Total Operating Expense: $207.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SG Sweetgreen Inc SG
69 GF Score
Price $8.77
GF Value $14.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sweetgreen Total Operating Expense?

Sweetgreen SG -3.63% 69 Total Operating Expense is $207.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Sweetgreen's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.9 Mil. Sweetgreen's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $207.4 Mil.

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Sweetgreen 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.

Sweetgreen Total Operating Expense Chart

Sweetgreen Annual Data
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Sweetgreen Quarterly Data
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Sweetgreen 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 $207.4 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 $207.4 Mil mean?
Sweetgreen (SG) has a Total Operating Expense of $207.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sweetgreen and its competitors.
Is Sweetgreen's Total Operating Expense too high?
Sweetgreen's current Total Operating Expense is $207.4 Mil. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's Total Operating Expense compare to CBRL and PZZA?
Sweetgreen's Total Operating Expense of $207.4 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 Sweetgreen and its competitors. Sweetgreen's current Total Operating Expense is $207.4 Mil. 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 $14.25, compared to a current price of $8.77 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $207.4 Mil. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Sweetgreen (SG), the current Total Operating Expense is $207.4 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.77 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.25. GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SG:

  • Total Operating Expense: $207.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.25 vs. price of $8.77 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 3102 36th Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90018
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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