Noodles & Company (NDLS) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
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. Also see market cap of Noodles & Company for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
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. View NDLS live share price for real-time trading data and today's change.
Noodles & Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Noodles & Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Review NDLS free cash flow generation to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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CKM Building Material
TWO:8930
|
0.018x |
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Konya Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
IS:KONKA
|
-0.023x |
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Alithya Group inc Class A
TO:ALYA
|
-0.034x |
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Polygon-L
TA:POLY
|
0.059x |
|
Computacenter PLC
LSE:CCC
|
-0.097x |
|
BEML LAND ASSETS LTD
NSE:BLAL
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-0.017x |
|
Country View Bhd
KLSE:5049
|
0.177x |
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Korea Business News Co. Ltd
KQ:039340
|
0.032x |
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. Also see Noodles & Company (NDLS) total assets for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.
| 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
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, as well as offers products digitally through mobile apps, website, and third-party delivery services. Noodles & Co… Read more