How Shake Shack’s Valuation Compares with Peers

As Shake Shack (SHAK) is still in the growth phase of its business cycle, expenses will likely be on the higher side and earnings cannot be considered for valuation. The forward EV-to-sales ratio is calculated by dividing the enterprise value with analysts’ sales estimates for the next four quarters. Although the stock price of Shake Shack has increased since the beginning of 2017, the valuation multiple has declined as investors have increased their sales estimates for the next four quarters.