Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) stock analysis

In our weekly check, Shake Shack Inc. is graded C (A to F). Of 23 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 14 pass, warnings: 2, red flags: 7.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants

Strengths

• Low debt
• Easily covers interest
• Margins rising
• Profits backed by cash

Warning signs

• Gross margin falling
• Thin margins
• Very volatile
• High beta
• Low return on capital

Next earnings report: 2026-10-29

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The grade is a risk check, not a price forecast, and not investment advice. In our 10-year test (S&P 500, 2016-2026), stocks we graded A or B fell more than 30% 2-3 times less often than D or F, without a lower average return.

Updated 2026-10-10

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