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

MoatMap's StockRank for CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (50), Value (8), and Momentum (28) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

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 Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. 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 · $7.8B · Avg Vol: $172M/d

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P/E (TTM)

108.5x

ROE

8.3%

D/E

0.6x

Dividend %

—

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%	1.4B	1.5B	1.8B	24.1%
EPS	-0.61	0.22	1.14	0.55	58.1%	0.56	0.56	0.75	17.0%
Shares	111.4M	113.7M	115.1M	116.1M	+4.3%	116.8M	—	—	—
Debt	314.7M	336.2M	378.7M	466.2M	14.0%	520.7M	—	—	—
Equity	-448.5M	570.8M	695.6M	779.7M	16.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	6.0M	97.1M	161.0M	184.8M	212.8%	220.5M	—	—	—
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)-18.7%

SMA 50SMA 200

$54.00

RSI (14)

10.2

52W High

$98.79

From 52W High

0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

6.6%40.3

ROE

8.3%50.2

GP/Assets

38.1%67.9

Op. Margin

7.6%55.0

FCF/Assets

1.9%34.7

Piotroski

414.2

Int. Cover

50.0x89.3

D/E Ratio

0.62x40.2

Current Ratio

2.48x77.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

108.5x5.2

EV/EBITDA

45.4x7.1

P/FCF

299.1x3.5

P/B

8.4x8.4

P/S

5.2x8.6

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

55%21.3

RS 6M

-46%11.9

SMA 50/200

0.92x33.6

EPS Rev 4W

-1.7%16.3

EPS Rev 12W

-2.1%27.3

EPS Improve

+32%44.6

Q Growth

25%59.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$7.8B

P/E (Forward)

82.1x

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)	$7.8B	11	Strong Sell
JMKE	Jersey Mike's Subs Inc.	$5.2B	10	Strong Sell
BROS	Dutch Bros Inc.	$8.8B	25	Sell
SHAK	Shake Shack Inc.	$3.0B	11	Strong Sell
WING	Wingstop Inc.	$3.1B	32	Sell
BH-A	Biglari Holdings Inc.	$1.2B	17	Strong Sell
SG	Sweetgreen, Inc.	$830M	10	Strong Sell
FWRG	First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.	$772M	9	Strong Sell
TXRH	Texas Roadhouse, Inc.	$13.1B	49	Hold
CAKE	The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated	$5.6B	54	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.5%

Price	$54.00
Market Cap	$7.8B
P/E (TTM)	108.50
P/E (Forward)	82.14
Price/Book	8.44
Return on Equity	8.3%
Return on Invested Capital	6.6%
Debt/Equity	0.62x
Gross Margin	37.7%
Operating Margin	7.6%
Revenue Growth	31.3%
Free Cash Flow	$26M