Meritage Hospitality Group Inc.

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc.

MHGU
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc.US flagOther OTC
1.63
USD
-0.17
- -
10.88MMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
24.84
28.57
37.16
39.43
50.8
69.55
74.11
79.99
86.1
95.07
103.27
101.27
- -
89.17
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.55
0.49
1.24
1.08
1.46
1.85
1.62
2
2.3
0.98
0.61
0.84
- -
-5.54
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.23
-0.62
-1.27
-1.73
-3.54
-5.58
-8.73
0.39
-6.79
-6.23
-5.21
-2.57
- -
-2.46
Dividend per Share
0.13
0.14
0.18
0.19
0.24
0.37
0.47
0.39
0.57
0.55
0.46
0.35
- -
0.21
Book Value per Share
-1.28
-0.78
0.47
1.53
2.94
4.97
7.48
9.23
10.92
11.85
12.47
13.13
- -
6.45
Tangible Book Value per Share
-2.03
-2.51
-3.25
-3.84
-8.97
-17.62
-15.13
-12.53
-10.56
-10.1
-14.01
-12.69
- -
-17.83
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
- -
7
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
138
160
210
236
313
435
468
516
577
626
672
669
618
596
Operating Margin (%)
3.77
3.24
6.04
6.34
5.71
6.73
5.39
6.63
3.82
3.45
3.36
2.74
-1.29
-1.87
Depreciation Expense
2
3
4
6
8
12
14
16
16
17
19
19
18
18
Net Income, GAAP
3
3
7
6
9
13
12
15
17
8
6
8
-32
-37
Effective Tax Rate (%)
28.82
22.21
30.1
25.72
20.04
20.39
21.8
13.22
21.87
6.06
12.85
12.23
- -
- -
Profit Margin (%)
2.22
1.72
3.35
2.74
2.87
2.99
2.58
2.89
3.02
1.36
0.91
1.17
-5.14
-6.21
Working Capital
-9
-17
-22
-26
-58
-44
-92
-48
-39
-79
-84
-100
-239
-231
LT Debt
31
32
41
56
97
156
458
470
518
514
541
513
377
378
Total Equity
11
13
21
26
38
57
83
98
109
117
122
129
98
89
Return on Invested Capital (%)
8.28
7.72
13.42
12.53
10.04
10.81
4.52
4.77
2.64
2.92
2.72
2.18
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
16.75
12.55
18.48
12.53
10.93
10.8
5.19
4.01
3.7
2.37
0.92
1.1
- -
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
- -
- -
- -
109.21
65.82
47.17
26.17
24.18
23.23
8.54
4.96
6.59
-48.66
-59.13

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
65
195
194
LT Borrowings
134
3
3
LT Finance Leases
379
374
375
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
7
7
7
Market Capitalization
70
14
17

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
24
24
40
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
12
11
19
Accounts Receivable, Net
2
2
11
Inventories
5
5
4
Total Current Liabilities
115
263
271
Payables & Accruals
50
68
77
ST Debt
65
195
194
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
19.13%
0.87%
-23.57%
Free Cash Flow
-179.81%
-393.28%
17.64%
Net Income, GAAP
-44.96%
-108.38%
-506.96%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
12.14%
3.9%
-7.65%
Total Cash Common Dividend
-159.53%
-315.04%
-1,650%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
163
172
165
169
669
2025
155
164
155
145
618
2026
133
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.2
0.47
-0.26
- -
0.84
2025
-0.64
0.05
-1.4
- -
- -
2026
-1.42
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.07
0.13
0.07
- -
0.35
2025
0.07
0.07
0.07
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

APIChat
CEO
Robert E. Schermer Jr.
Full Time Employees
330
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Address
45 Ottawa Avenue SW Grand Rapids MI United States of America 49503
IPO Date
Sep 27, 1999
Business
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (MHGU) operates as a leading franchisee and multi-brand operator in the quick-service restaurant industry, primarily managing and developing locations for prominent brands including Wendy's, Tim Hortons, and Subway. The company provides comprehensive restaurant management services, encompassing site selection, construction, operations, supply chain logistics, and maintenance; it also offers real estate development and leasing for its franchise units. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and founded in 1996, Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. conducts its operations across multiple U.S. states, with a focus on the Midwest and Southeast regions, serving a broad customer base of everyday diners seeking convenient fast food options. In recent developments, the company expanded its footprint through strategic acquisitions and new unit openings, including multiple Wendy's restaurants in key markets during 2024 and early 2025; it also strengthened its alliance with Wendy's via renewed franchise agreements emphasizing growth initiatives. Meritage announced a significant funding round in late 2024 to support further restaurant developments and operational enhancements, alongside launching upgraded digital ordering systems across its portfolio to boost customer experience and sales efficiency. These moves reflect ongoing business expansions and a shift toward technology integration in franchise operations within the last two years.

Company News

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