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Meritage Hospitality Group Total Payout Ratio Chart
MHGU vs NROM, GTIM, PETZ: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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.
Meritage Hospitality Group Total Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Payout Ratio falls into.
* 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 (MHGU) has a Total Payout Ratio of -0.03 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03. 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 Payout Ratio compare to NROM and GTIM?
Meritage Hospitality Group's Total Payout Ratio of -0.03 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 Payout Ratio for a Restaurants company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Meritage Hospitality Group's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03. 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 $17.26, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 88.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03. 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 Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03 as of Jul. 30, 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 $2.00 is trading 88.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.26.
GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MHGU:
Total Payout Ratio: -0.03
GF Value™: $17.26 vs. price of $2.00 (88.4% below fair value)
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 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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