(PBPB) Potbelly - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US73754Y1001

PBPB: Sandwiches, Salads, Soups, Coffee, Pastries, Toasties

Potbelly Corporation, operating under the ticker symbol PBPB on the NASDAQ exchange, is a leading name in the quick-service restaurant industry. Since its inception in 1977, the company has evolved from a single shop in Chicago to a national chain, renowned for its signature toasty sandwiches, soups, and salads. Formerly known as Potbelly Sandwich Works, Inc., the company rebranded as Potbelly Corporation in 2002, reflecting its expanded vision and growth strategy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Potbelly is committed to providing a unique dining experience that blends high-quality ingredients with a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

The companys menu features a variety of toasty sandwiches, each made to order, ensuring a personalized experience for every customer. Potbellys commitment to quality extends beyond its food, with a focus on community engagement and customer satisfaction. This approach has enabled Potbelly to establish a loyal customer base and expand its footprint across the United States.

Looking ahead, Potbellys stock is positioned for moderate growth. Based on the provided technical and fundamental data, the three-month forecast suggests that the stock may experience a slight increase, supported by its high return on equity (RoE) of 72.66% and a reasonable price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.66. However, the low price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.77 indicates potential limitations in revenue growth. Technically, the stock is trading above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, signaling short-term bullish momentum, but it remains below the 200-day moving average, which may act as a resistance level. The average true range (ATR) of 0.51 reflects low volatility, suggesting a stable trading environment. Overall, while there is potential for upward movement, investors should be cautious of the stocks valuation relative to its peers and industry peers.

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PBPB Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 279m
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Restaurants
GiC Sub-Industry Restaurants
IPO / Inception 2013-10-04

PBPB Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 67.6%
Fundamental 56.2%
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength -22.8
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 9.81 USD
Fair Price DCF 0.14 USD

PBPB Dividends

No Dividends Paid

PBPB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -20.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 39.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 82.4%
CAGR 5y 25.03%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.47
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.71
Alpha -21.91
Beta 1.507
Volatility 45.30%
Current Volume 235.2k
Average Volume 20d 260.6k
What is the price of PBPB stocks?
As of April 04, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 9.87 with a total of 235,236 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.89%, over one month by -14.91%, over three months by +5.34% and over the past year by -11.95%.
Is Potbelly a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 56.18 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PBPB as of April 2025 is 9.81. This means that PBPB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.61%.
Is PBPB a buy, sell or hold?
Potbelly has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy PBPB.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for PBPB stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PBPB Potbelly will be worth about 11.4 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 9.87. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +15.5%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 16.7 68.9%
Analysts Target Price 15.3 55.3%
ValueRay Target Price 11.4 15.5%