Noodles & Company (NDLS) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Noodles & Company (NDLS) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.02x as of March 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $6.02 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($294.36 Million) in one year. See cash generation quality of Noodles & Company to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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Noodles & Company Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (2011–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Noodles & Company across 15 annual periods. Also explore NDLS year-over-year net asset growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Noodles & Company (2011–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Noodles & Company. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Noodles & Company market cap and net worth.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.02x | $7.28 Million | $306.98 Million | ▲ +3.6% |
| 2024 | 0.02x | $7.56 Million | $330.23 Million | ▼ -71.6% |
| 2023 | 0.08x | $27.50 Million | $340.94 Million | ▲ +157.8% |
| 2022 | 0.03x | $9.56 Million | $305.48 Million | ▼ -73.7% |
| 2021 | 0.12x | $36.16 Million | $303.83 Million | ▲ +322.6% |
| 2020 | 0.03x | $9.12 Million | $323.93 Million | ▼ -69.3% |
| 2019 | 0.09x | $30.06 Million | $327.95 Million | ▲ +104.6% |
| 2018 | 0.04x | $5.35 Million | $119.35 Million | ▲ +63.1% |
| 2017 | 0.03x | $4.10 Million | $149.37 Million | ▼ -79.6% |
| 2016 | 0.13x | $24.74 Million | $183.64 Million | ▼ -55.8% |
| 2015 | 0.30x | $44.51 Million | $146.19 Million | ▼ -38.7% |
| 2014 | 0.50x | $49.03 Million | $98.79 Million | ▼ -48.8% |
| 2013 | 0.97x | $43.63 Million | $45.00 Million | ▲ +332.4% |
| 2012 | 0.22x | $32.07 Million | $142.99 Million | ▼ -4.6% |
| 2011 | 0.24x | $27.92 Million | $118.80 Million | — |