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$14.40 +0.36 (+2.56%)
As of 09/3/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

NDLS vs. PLAY, JACK, RICK, RRGB, and HCHL

Should you buy Noodles & Company stock or one of its competitors? Noodles & Company's main competitors and comparable companies include Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Jack In The Box (JACK), RCI Hospitality (RICK), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB), and Happy City (HCHL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "restaurants" industry.

How does Noodles & Company compare to Dave & Buster's Entertainment?

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

In the previous week, Dave & Buster's Entertainment had 6 more articles in the media than Noodles & Company. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Dave & Buster's Entertainment and 0 mentions for Noodles & Company. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Noodles & Company's score of 0.00 indicating that Dave & Buster's Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Noodles & Company Neutral
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Positive

Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a net margin of -3.09% compared to Noodles & Company's net margin of -4.71%. Noodles & Company's return on equity of 0.00% beat Dave & Buster's Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noodles & Company-4.71% N/A -3.40%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment -3.09%-24.19%-0.72%

Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a consensus target price of $19.33, indicating a potential upside of 122.99%. Given Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Dave & Buster's Entertainment is more favorable than Noodles & Company.

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
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

Noodles & Company has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Dave & Buster's Entertainment. Dave & Buster's Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Noodles & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Noodles & Company$495.09M0.17-$42.57M-$4.01N/A
Dave & Buster's Entertainment$2.10B0.14-$48.70M-$1.89N/A

Noodles & Company has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a beta of 1.82, suggesting that its stock price is 82% more volatile than the broader market.

65.7% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Dave & Buster's Entertainment beats Noodles & Company on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noodles & Company compare to Jack In The Box?

Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) 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 media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Noodles & Company has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Jack In The Box. Noodles & Company is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Jack In The Box, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Jack In The Box$1.47B0.20-$80.72M$1.738.76
Noodles & Company$495.09M0.17-$42.57M-$4.01N/A

In the previous week, Jack In The Box had 7 more articles in the media than Noodles & Company. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Jack In The Box and 0 mentions for Noodles & Company. Jack In The Box's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Noodles & Company's score of 0.00 indicating that Jack In The Box is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Jack In The Box Positive
Noodles & Company Neutral

Jack In The Box currently has a consensus price target of $17.22, suggesting a potential upside of 13.58%. Given Jack In The Box's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Jack In The Box is more favorable than Noodles & Company.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Jack In The Box
2 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.06
Noodles & Company
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Jack In The Box has a net margin of 2.84% compared to Noodles & Company's net margin of -4.71%. Noodles & Company's return on equity of 0.00% beat Jack In The Box's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jack In The Box2.84% -6.33% 2.75%
Noodles & Company -4.71%N/A -3.40%

Jack In The Box has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its share price is 38% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Noodles & Company has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

99.8% of Jack In The Box shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Jack In The Box shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Jack In The Box beats Noodles & Company on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noodles & Company compare to RCI Hospitality?

RCI Hospitality (NASDAQ:RICK) and Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) 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 analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, RCI Hospitality had 6 more articles in the media than Noodles & Company. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for RCI Hospitality and 0 mentions for Noodles & Company. RCI Hospitality's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Noodles & Company's score of 0.00 indicating that RCI Hospitality is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
RCI Hospitality Positive
Noodles & Company Neutral

53.8% of RCI Hospitality shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.4% of RCI Hospitality shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 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 stock is poised for long-term growth.

RCI Hospitality has a net margin of -1.48% compared to Noodles & Company's net margin of -4.71%. Noodles & Company's return on equity of 0.00% beat RCI Hospitality's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RCI Hospitality-1.48% -1.74% -0.72%
Noodles & Company -4.71%N/A -3.40%

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

RCI Hospitality has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Noodles & Company has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

RCI Hospitality has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Noodles & Company. RCI Hospitality is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Noodles & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RCI Hospitality$279.43M0.79$10.81M-$0.41N/A
Noodles & Company$495.09M0.17-$42.57M-$4.01N/A

Summary

RCI Hospitality beats Noodles & Company on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noodles & Company compare to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers?

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

In the previous week, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers had 12 more articles in the media than Noodles & Company. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and 0 mentions for Noodles & Company. Noodles & Company's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' score of -0.04 indicating that Noodles & Company is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Neutral
Noodles & Company Neutral

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers presently has a consensus price target of $8.33, suggesting a potential upside of 1.26%. Given Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is more favorable than Noodles & Company.

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
Noodles & Company
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has a net margin of -2.55% compared to Noodles & Company's net margin of -4.71%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers-2.55% N/A -2.65%
Noodles & Company -4.71%N/A -3.40%

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has higher revenue and earnings than Noodles & Company. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Noodles & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers$1.21B0.13-$23.28M-$1.69N/A
Noodles & Company$495.09M0.17-$42.57M-$4.01N/A

84.0% of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has a beta of 2.44, indicating that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Noodles & Company has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers beats Noodles & Company on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noodles & Company compare to Happy City?

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

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
Noodles & Company
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Happy City$6.80M17.34-$2.43MN/AN/A
Noodles & Company$495.09M0.17-$42.57M-$4.01N/A

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

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 media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Happy City Very Positive
Noodles & Company Neutral

65.7% of Noodles & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Noodles & Company shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Happy CityN/A N/A N/A
Noodles & Company -4.71%N/A -3.40%

Summary

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

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NDLS vs. The Competition

MetricNoodles & CompanyHotels, Restaurants & Leisure IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$83.77M$7.99B$12.88B$12.73B
Dividend YieldN/A3.74%50.81%8.86%
P/E Ratio-3.5922.6146.6825.38
Price / Sales0.17338.1092.0792.60
Price / Cash13.3821.8628.7852.26
Price / Book-1.684.675.776.14
Net Income-$42.57M$260.47M$445.07M$349.01M
7 Day Performance-2.51%-1.87%-1.05%-0.27%
1 Month Performance-19.19%-1.98%-2.34%0.68%
1 Year Performance160.87%-6.76%-3.78%14.84%

Noodles & Company Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NDLS
Noodles & Company
0.2324 of 5 stars
$14.40
+2.6%
N/A+168.7%$83.77M$495.09MN/A6,500
PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
3.068 of 5 stars
$10.07
-3.4%
$19.33
+92.0%
-64.2%$362.50M$2.10BN/A23,610
JACK
Jack In The Box
3.0619 of 5 stars
$16.70
-6.3%
$17.22
+3.1%
-15.6%$341.97M$1.47B9.655,046
RICK
RCI Hospitality
0.8881 of 5 stars
$30.33
-1.4%
N/A-19.6%$235.15M$279.43MN/A3,444
RRGB
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
1.2122 of 5 stars
$9.67
-4.5%
$8.33
-13.8%
+30.2%$191.49M$1.21BN/A18,852

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This page (NASDAQ:NDLS) was last updated on 9/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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