What is CAVA Group, Inc.'s (CAVA) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) is 25/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (50), Value (7), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does CAVA Group, Inc. have an economic moat?

CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is CAVA Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 25/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is CAVA Group, Inc. in?

CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).

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CAVA

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CAVA Group, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $7.2B · Avg Vol: $211M/d

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P/E (TTM)

132.3x

ROE

8.0%

D/E

0.6x

Dividend %

—

Dir. Trades · 180d

+$661.6K · −$279.3M →

Buybacks · 180d

None →

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CAVA Group, Inc. operates a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, offering customizable bowls, pitas, and salads made with fresh ingredients. Its differentiated concept appeals to a growing consumer demand for healthy and customizable options in the fast-casual dining segment. The company has demonstrated strong brand recognition and is pursuing a rapid expansion strategy.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	564.1M	728.7M	963.7M	1.2B	27.9%	1.3B	1.5B	1.8B	23.9%
EPS	-0.61	0.22	1.14	0.55	58.1%	0.48	0.56	0.76	17.7%
Shares	111.4M	113.7M	115.1M	116.1M	+4.3%	116.5M	—	—	—
Debt	314.7M	336.2M	378.7M	466.2M	14.0%	498.5M	—	—	—
Equity	-448.5M	570.8M	695.6M	779.7M	16.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	6.0M	97.1M	161.0M	184.8M	212.8%	210.3M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-104.2M	-138.8M	-108.1M	-273.0M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-3.1M	335.0M	-19.2M	5.0M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-29.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$64.54

RSI (14)

39.0

52W High

$98.79

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

6.6%43.1

ROE

8.0%50.9

GP/Assets

35.7%66.9

Op. Margin

6.4%50.5

FCF/Assets

1.9%34.2

Piotroski

413.9

Int. Cover

50.0x87.9

D/E Ratio

0.62x41.0

Current Ratio

2.65x80.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

132.3x3.9

EV/EBITDA

50.2x5.9

P/FCF

276.3x3.2

P/B

9.1x6.6

P/S

5.8x7.0

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

65%35.6

RS 6M

-10%61.8

SMA 50/200

1.08x79.3

EPS Rev 4W

-0.4%56.1

EPS Rev 12W

+4.0%83.7

EPS Improve

+57%56.2

Q Growth

-8%34.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$7.2B

P/E (Forward)

84.3x

Gross Margin

37.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CAVA are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CAVA	CAVA Group, Inc.(you)	$7.2B	25	SELL
WING	Wingstop Inc.	$3.7B	27	SELL
BROS	Dutch Bros Inc.	$11.2B	33	SELL
SHAK	Shake Shack Inc.	$2.4B	11	STRONG SELL
TXRH	Texas Roadhouse, Inc.	$12.7B	55	HOLD
BH	Biglari Holdings Inc.	$1.2B	31	SELL
DPZ	Domino's Pizza, Inc.	$11.0B	62	HOLD
C9F.DE	Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. R	$42.8B	35	HOLD
PZZA	Papa John's International, Inc.	$999M	38	HOLD
CAKE	The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated	$4.2B	68	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Price	$64.54
Market Cap	$7.2B
P/E (TTM)	132.31
P/E (Forward)	84.30
Price/Book	9.13
Return on Equity	8.0%
Return on Invested Capital	6.6%
Debt/Equity	0.62x
Gross Margin	37.7%
Operating Margin	6.4%
Revenue Growth	32.1%
Free Cash Flow	$26M