Noodles & Company (NDLS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Noodles & Company stock (NDLS) is currently trading at $6.06. Noodles & Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.07. Analyst consensus price target for NDLS is $1.75. WallStSmart rates NDLS as Sell.
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- Noodles & Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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- NDLS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Noodles & Company (NDLS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Noodles & Company (NDLS) Key Strengths (2)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
51.17% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Noodles & Company (NDLS) Areas to Watch (8)
PEG ratio is negative or unavailable
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -0.50%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -11.80%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive at 5.9x book value
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Supporting Valuation Data
Noodles & Company (NDLS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 23/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 0.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.07) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A), Price/Book (5.87) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.50%, EPS Growth at -11.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -978.00%, Operating Margin at -0.52%, Profit Margin at -9.20%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -978.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
NDLS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NDLS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.07x sits near its historical average of 0.07x (71th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 7% below its historical high of 0.08x set in Mar 2026, and 6% above its historical low of 0.07x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Noodles & Company (NDLS) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › RESTAURANTS
The Big Picture
Noodles & Company is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 494M with 50% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -9.2% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 1M in free cash flow and 5M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of -7.10 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 5M in cash.
Revenue contracted 50% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -9.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 276M is significantly higher than cash (5M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Noodles & Company.
Bottom Line
Noodles & Company is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Noodles & Company(NDLS)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
RESTAURANTS
USA
Noodles & Company develops and operates fast casual restaurants. The company is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado.