Noodles & Company (NDLS) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Noodles & Company is in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Restaurants industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 15/100.
Quick answer for NDLS
Noodles & Company currently has a Wall Street Score of 15/100. The stored market price is $13.93. Its financial score is 25/100. Its valuation score is 0/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Noodles & Company does
Noodles & Company is a fast-casual dining enterprise, engaged in both the conceptualization and operation of its eateries. Patrons can choose from an extensive menu of meals prepared fresh to order, featuring a variety of noodle and pasta dishes, comforting soups, crisp salads, and enticing appetizers. By December 28, 2021, the company's operational reach spanned 29 U.S. states, with a total of 448 restaurants in service. This total was composed of 372 company-owned locations and 76 independently operated franchise outlets. The organization was established in 1995 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Broomfield, Colorado.
NDLS financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 15/100
- Current price:
- $13.93
- Market capitalization:
- $83.1M
- Revenue:
- $495.1M
- Net income:
- $-36.9M
- Free cash flow:
- $-5.1M
- Cash:
- $1.4M
- Total debt:
- $253.7M
- EPS:
- -7.36
- Financial score:
- 25/100
- Valuation score:
- 0/100
- Revenue score:
- 20/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-5.1M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $1.4M of cash versus $253.7M of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The current research record carries a high debt stress warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 0/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 25/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research NDLS
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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