Noodles & Company (NDLS) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of March 2026: -0.125x

Based on the latest financial reports, Noodles & Company (NDLS) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.125x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($6.02 Million) by net assets ($-48.04 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.

Noodles & Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2011–2025)

This chart illustrates how Noodles & Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read Noodles & Company balance sheet liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

Noodles & Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of Noodles & Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.

Company Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Jakarta Int Hotels & Dev
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0.103x
CONCORD ENVIRO SYSTEMS L
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-0.074x
Filana Therapeutics, Inc.
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-0.131x
Arena Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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0.621x
Skane mollan AB
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0.154x
Thinkific Labs Inc
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-0.004x
New Hoong Fatt Holdings Bhd
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0.088x
Hindustan Composites Limited
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0.018x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Noodles & Company (2011–2025)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Noodles & Company from 2011 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see NDLS company net worth.

Year Net Assets Operating Cash Flow Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Change
2025-12-31 $-45.30 Million $7.28 Million -0.161x +88.14%
2024-12-31 $-5.58 Million $7.56 Million -1.355x -233.87%
2023-12-31 $27.16 Million $27.50 Million 1.012x +306.37%
2022-12-31 $38.36 Million $9.56 Million 0.249x -74.08%
2021-12-31 $37.63 Million $36.16 Million 0.961x +212.81%
2020-12-31 $29.70 Million $9.12 Million 0.307x -48.32%
2019-12-31 $50.57 Million $30.06 Million 0.594x +485.75%
2018-12-31 $52.68 Million $5.35 Million 0.101x -11.28%
2017-12-31 $35.86 Million $4.10 Million 0.114x -88.06%
2016-12-31 $25.82 Million $24.74 Million 0.958x +101.87%
2015-12-31 $93.77 Million $44.51 Million 0.475x +35.64%
2014-12-31 $140.12 Million $49.03 Million 0.350x -0.18%
2013-12-31 $124.47 Million $43.63 Million 0.351x -84.69%
2012-12-31 $14.01 Million $32.07 Million 2.289x -38.32%
2011-12-31 $7.52 Million $27.92 Million 3.712x --

About Noodles & Company

NASDAQ:NDLS USA Restaurants
Market Cap
$62.75 Million
Market Cap Rank
#21145 Global
#4622 in USA
Share Price
$10.65
Change (1 day)
-4.05%
52-Week Range
$0.49 - $12.95
All Time High
$14.77
About

Noodles & Company, a restaurant concept company, develops and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States. The company offers cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads, and appetizers. It also operates company owned and franchise operated locations. Noodles & Company was founded in 1995 and is based in Broomfield, Colorado.