Super Hi International (NASDAQ:HDL – Get Free Report) and Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS – Get Free Report) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Super Hi International and Noodles & Company”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Super Hi International | $778.31 million | 1.61 | $21.80 million | $0.60 | 32.15 |
| Noodles & Company | $493.27 million | 0.07 | -$36.21 million | ($0.86) | -0.84 |
Volatility & Risk
Super Hi International has a beta of -0.51, meaning that its stock price is 151% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Noodles & Company has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Super Hi International and Noodles & Company, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Super Hi International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noodles & Company | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 |
Noodles & Company has a consensus price target of $3.00, indicating a potential upside of 315.45%. Given Noodles & Company’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Noodles & Company is more favorable than Super Hi International.
Profitability
This table compares Super Hi International and Noodles & Company’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Super Hi International | 4.84% | 10.70% | 5.74% |
| Noodles & Company | -8.70% | -278.23% | -8.20% |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
65.7% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Noodles & Company shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary
Super Hi International beats Noodles & Company on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Super Hi International
Super Hi International Holding Ltd., an investment holding company, operates Haidilao branded Chinese cuisine restaurants in Asia, North America, and internationally. The company is involved in the food delivery business. It also engages in sale of hot pot condiment products and food ingredients. The company was incorporated in 2022 and is based in Singapore.
About Noodles & Company
Noodles & Co. engages in the business of development and operation of fast-casual restaurants that serve noodle and pasta dishes, soups, salads, and appetizers. The firm also offers pleasant dining, pick-up, and delivery experiences by quickly preparing fresh food with friendly service. The company was founded by Aaron Kennedy in 1995 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.
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