Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU)
OTHER OTC:MHGU
MHGU Stock Chart & Stats
$4.12
$0.21(1.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.12
$0.21(1.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.07 - $13.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume555.00
Average Volume (3M)7.04K
Market Cap
$13.71M
Enterprise Value$575.25M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$11.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$572.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.14
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding6,291,000
10 Day Avg. Volume16,325
30 Day Avg. Volume7,036
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 Cap41.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda73.24
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
Franchisee QSR Business ModelOperating as a franchised QSR operator gives MHGU a durable, asset-backed operating model tied to steady restaurant-level sales. The structure aligns incentives with franchisors, provides brand recognition and repeat customer demand, and creates a predictable revenue stream from on-site and drive-thru operations.
Historically Stable Gross MarginsA multi-year pattern of ~40% gross margins indicates structural pricing power or cost control at the food and beverage level. Stable gross margin provides a foundation for profitability recovery once operating leverage or SG&A pressures normalize, supporting long-term margin sustainability versus volatile COGS swings.
Substantial Asset Base / Operating ScaleA nearly $755M asset base reflects a sizable restaurant footprint and tangible operating platform. This scale supports recurring revenue generation, can underpin financing or restructuring options, and provides collateral and operational capacity that help sustain core restaurant operations over the medium term.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageExtremely high leverage materially increases financial risk and interest obligations, reducing flexibility to absorb shocks or invest in growth. With a thin equity cushion, continued operating volatility or margin pressure could trigger covenant strain, refinancing risk, or constrain strategic options over coming quarters.
Weak Cash GenerationVery low operating cash flow and persistently negative free cash flow indicate limited internal funding for capex, debt service, or working capital. The negative FCF trend reduces the company’s ability to deleverage or invest organically, increasing reliance on external financing or asset sales to sustain operations.
Recent Profitability DeteriorationA swing to a material net loss with negative operating profit marks a structural break from prior modest profitability. Declining revenue and operating losses raise concerns about sustained margin erosion, the company’s ability to cover fixed costs, and the path to restoring consistent, positive earnings.
Meritage Hospitality Group News
MHGU FAQ
What was Meritage Hospitality Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meritage Hospitality Group lowest stock price was $2.07 and its highest was $13.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Meritage Hospitality Group’s market cap?
Meritage Hospitality Group’s market cap is $13.71M.
When is Meritage Hospitality Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Meritage Hospitality Group’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
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 N/A. 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 6,291,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meritage Hospitality Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meritage Hospitality Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MHGU
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Company Description
Meritage Hospitality Group
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. operates quick-service and casual dining restaurants. The company operates restaurants under the Wendy's, Morning Belle, Stan's Tacos, Freighters Eatery & Taproom, and Twisted Roosters brand names. As of January 2, 2022, it operated 337 restaurants in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The company was formerly known as Thomas Edison Inns, Inc. and changed its name to Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. in May 1996. Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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