What Is Noodles & Company (NDLS) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Noodles & Company is potentially undervalued at its current price of $12.58. Based on our 13-model framework, Noodles & Company's intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $26.39 — representing +109.8% implied upside — with 6 out of 8 active models confirming this thesis. Model dispersion is worth noting: Markov DDM targets $40.02 (+218.1%), versus Regime Cross at $4.81 (-61.7%). This +279.9% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.
What Do the Models Say About NDLS?
8 of 13 models are currently active for NDLS. Of these, 6 models suggest upside while 2 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates NDLS's intrinsic value at $33.18, implying +163.7% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does NDLS Rank in Retail-Eating Places?
Among 42 Retail-Eating Places stocks, NDLS ranks #39 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 4.3/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 4.3 reflects mixed fundamentals.
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Within the Retail-Eating Places space, Noodles & Company competes in an environment where customer lifetime value (CLV) often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.
Is NDLS a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns NDLS a score of 12/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
8 of 13 models are active for Noodles & Company. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Noodles & Company is rated at 4.3/10. This moderate-tier score shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +279.9% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every NDLS valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across NDLS's 8 active models, average confidence is 29%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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