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MHGUQ Stock Chart & Stats
$1.90
-$0.09(-3.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1.90
-$0.09(-3.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.03 - $9.70
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)52.66K
Market Cap
$364.28K
Enterprise Value$555.43M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$18.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$552.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.31
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-8.02
Shares Outstanding6,745,888
10 Day Avg. Volume24,710
30 Day Avg. Volume52,664
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.15
Price to Sales (P/S)0.02
P/FCF Ratio-0.73
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.52K
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda214.37
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-concept Restaurant PlatformThe company has exposure to both a major franchised QSR brand and its own fast-casual concept. This gives Meritage two restaurant platforms and preserves potential flexibility in brand development, menu positioning, and operating strategy over the next several quarters.
Multiple Customer ChannelsRevenue is generated through several customer access points rather than relying only on dine-in traffic. Drive-thru, carryout, and delivery capabilities can support convenience-led demand and provide an operating foundation for serving customers across changing consumption habits.
History Of ProfitabilityPrior profitability demonstrates that the restaurant portfolio has generated positive earnings under earlier operating conditions. Although current results are weak, this history provides evidence of an established earnings model that could support recovery if operating performance improves.
Bears Say
Losses And Margin CompressionThe shift from profitability to sizable losses, combined with sharply lower EBITDA margins, indicates substantial earnings pressure in the core operation. Persistently thin margins leave less room to absorb cost increases or sales weakness and reduce the business’s ability to convert revenue into durable profit.
Very High And Rising LeverageHigh debt relative to the reduced equity base materially limits financial flexibility. Rising leverage increases sensitivity to refinancing and interest-rate conditions, while the smaller equity cushion makes it harder for the company to fund growth or withstand continued operating losses without additional balance-sheet pressure.
Negative Free Cash FlowOngoing negative free cash flow means restaurant operations have not generated enough cash after capital spending to fund the business internally. The sharp decline in operating cash flow further reduces funding capacity and may constrain reinvestment while increasing reliance on external financing.
MHGUQ FAQ
What was Meritage Hospitality Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meritage Hospitality Group lowest stock price was $0.03 and its highest was $9.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Meritage Hospitality Group’s market cap?
Meritage Hospitality Group’s market cap is $364.28K.
When is Meritage Hospitality Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meritage Hospitality Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2027 which is in 128 days.
How were Meritage Hospitality Group’s earnings last quarter?
Meritage Hospitality Group released its earnings results on Jul 17, 2026. The company reported -$2.008 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meritage Hospitality Group’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Meritage Hospitality Group pay dividends?
Meritage Hospitality Group pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.23%. See more information on Meritage Hospitality Group dividends here
What is Meritage Hospitality Group’s EPS estimate?
Meritage Hospitality Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Meritage Hospitality Group have?
Meritage Hospitality Group has 6,745,888 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meritage Hospitality Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meritage Hospitality Group reported an EPS of -$2.008 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meritage Hospitality Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MHGUQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Meritage Hospitality Group
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. oversees and manages various quick-service and casual dining establishments. The company operates restaurants under the widely recognized Wendy's banner, as well as its own distinct brands: Morning Belle, Stan's Tacos, Freighters Eatery & Taproom, and Twisted Roosters. By January 2, 2022, its operational scope extended to 337 restaurants located across sixteen states, including Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Incorporated in 1986, the organization was originally known as Thomas Edison Inns, Inc., adopting its current name, Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., in May 1996. Its principal office is situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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