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$3.96 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/4/2026

HCHL vs. RICK, RRGB, NDLS, MB, and GENK

Should you buy Happy City stock or one of its competitors? Happy City's main competitors and comparable companies include RCI Hospitality (RICK), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB), Noodles & Company (NDLS), MasterBeef Group (MB), and GEN Restaurant Group (GENK). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "restaurants" industry.

How does Happy City compare to RCI Hospitality?

Happy City (NASDAQ:HCHL) and RCI Hospitality (NASDAQ:RICK) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Happy City
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
RCI Hospitality
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Happy City has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RCI Hospitality has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, RCI Hospitality had 3 more articles in the media than Happy City. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for RCI Hospitality and 2 mentions for Happy City. Happy City's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat RCI Hospitality's score of 0.63 indicating that Happy City is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Happy City
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
RCI Hospitality
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Happy City has a net margin of 0.00% compared to RCI Hospitality's net margin of -1.48%. Happy City's return on equity of 0.00% beat RCI Hospitality's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Happy CityN/A N/A N/A
RCI Hospitality -1.48%-1.74%-0.72%

RCI Hospitality has higher revenue and earnings than Happy City.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Happy City$6.80M17.34-$2.43MN/AN/A
RCI Hospitality$284.42M0.79$10.81M-$0.41N/A

53.8% of RCI Hospitality shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.4% of RCI Hospitality shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Happy City beats RCI Hospitality on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Happy City compare to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers?

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ:RRGB) and Happy City (NASDAQ:HCHL) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and institutional ownership.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers presently has a consensus price target of $8.33, suggesting a potential downside of 1.61%. Given Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is more favorable than Happy City.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Happy City
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Happy City has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers$1.21B0.13-$23.28M-$1.69N/A
Happy City$6.80M17.34-$2.43MN/AN/A

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has a beta of 2.44, suggesting that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Happy City has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers had 15 more articles in the media than Happy City. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and 2 mentions for Happy City. Happy City's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' score of 0.23 indicating that Happy City is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Happy City
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Happy City has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' net margin of -2.55%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers-2.55% N/A -2.65%
Happy City N/A N/A N/A

84.0% of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers beats Happy City on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Happy City compare to Noodles & Company?

Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) and Happy City (NASDAQ:HCHL) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

65.7% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Happy City had 2 more articles in the media than Noodles & Company. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Happy City and 0 mentions for Noodles & Company. Happy City's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Noodles & Company's score of 0.00 indicating that Happy City is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Noodles & Company Neutral
Happy City Very Positive

Happy City has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Noodles & Company's net margin of -4.71%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noodles & Company-4.71% N/A -3.40%
Happy City N/A N/A N/A

Noodles & Company has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Happy City has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

Happy City has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Noodles & Company.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Noodles & Company$495.69M0.17-$42.57M-$4.01N/A
Happy City$6.80M17.34-$2.43MN/AN/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Noodles & Company
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Happy City
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Happy City beats Noodles & Company on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Happy City compare to MasterBeef Group?

Happy City (NASDAQ:HCHL) and MasterBeef Group (NASDAQ:MB) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Happy City
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
MasterBeef Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Happy City had 2 more articles in the media than MasterBeef Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Happy City and 0 mentions for MasterBeef Group. Happy City's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat MasterBeef Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Happy City is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Happy City Very Positive
MasterBeef Group Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Happy CityN/A N/A N/A
MasterBeef Group N/A N/A N/A

Happy City has higher earnings, but lower revenue than MasterBeef Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Happy City$6.80M17.34-$2.43MN/AN/A
MasterBeef Group$58.99M1.23-$6.75MN/AN/A

Happy City has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MasterBeef Group has a beta of 4.62, meaning that its stock price is 362% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Happy City beats MasterBeef Group on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Happy City compare to GEN Restaurant Group?

Happy City (NASDAQ:HCHL) and GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:GENK) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Happy City has higher earnings, but lower revenue than GEN Restaurant Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Happy City$6.80M17.34-$2.43MN/AN/A
GEN Restaurant Group$212.54M0.29-$3.03M-$0.83N/A

Happy City has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GEN Restaurant Group has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

10.2% of GEN Restaurant Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 59.1% of GEN Restaurant Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Happy City and Happy City both had 2 articles in the media. Happy City's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat GEN Restaurant Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Happy City is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Happy City
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
GEN Restaurant Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Happy City has a net margin of 0.00% compared to GEN Restaurant Group's net margin of -2.09%. Happy City's return on equity of 0.00% beat GEN Restaurant Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Happy CityN/A N/A N/A
GEN Restaurant Group -2.09%-7.76%-0.77%

GEN Restaurant Group has a consensus target price of $3.00, suggesting a potential upside of 57.89%. Given GEN Restaurant Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe GEN Restaurant Group is more favorable than Happy City.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Happy City
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
GEN Restaurant Group
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Happy City beats GEN Restaurant Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HCHL vs. The Competition

MetricHappy CityHotels, Restaurants & Leisure IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$117.89M$7.91B$13.01B$12.93B
Dividend YieldN/A3.73%50.94%8.90%
P/E RatioN/A22.5846.5325.45
Price / Sales17.34317.8487.5179.33
Price / CashN/A21.8828.9052.28
Price / Book33.004.675.826.17
Net Income-$2.43M$260.47M$444.56M$350.08M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-1.83%-0.59%-0.14%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-2.13%-1.99%1.02%
1 Year Performance25.71%-6.56%-3.45%14.51%

Happy City Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HCHL
Happy City
0.7533 of 5 stars
$3.96
flat
N/AN/A$117.89M$6.80MN/A104
RICK
RCI Hospitality
0.8871 of 5 stars
$30.34
+2.7%
N/A-18.9%$231.80M$279.43MN/A3,444
RRGB
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
1.3145 of 5 stars
$9.44
+0.2%
$8.33
-11.7%
+36.2%$178.45M$1.19BN/A18,852
NDLS
Noodles & Company
0.2325 of 5 stars
$14.90
+0.9%
N/A+159.4%$88.95M$495.09MN/A6,500
MB
MasterBeef Group
0.1091 of 5 stars
$4.32
-6.7%
N/A-58.8%$73.44M$58.99MN/AN/A

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This page (NASDAQ:HCHL) was last updated on 9/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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