First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) — Stock Score Summary

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 1/100 based on Quality (21/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (12/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. First Watch Restaurant Group is a consumer cyclical facing severe margin pressure from wage inflation and rising food input costs. It fails the Peter Lynch growth-at-a-reasonable-price test as earnings growth does not justify its current multiple, and consumer discretionary spending is softening.

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and franchises daytime-only casual dining restaurants under the 'First Watch' brand across the United States. The company is known for its breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and made-to-order dishes. Its differentiated focus on daytime dining and strong brand loyalty contribute to its market position in the restaurant industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$10.42
Market Cap$721M
P/E (TTM)36.57
P/E (Forward)38.55
Price/Book1.01
Return on Equity2.9%
Return on Invested Capital1.8%
Debt/Equity164.29
Gross Margin20.7%
Operating Margin0.8%
Revenue Growth17.3%
Free Cash Flow$-38M

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.’s (FWRG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) is 1/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (21), Value (36), and Momentum (12) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) has a Quality factor score of 21/100. 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 characteristics of a moated business.
Is First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 1/100. 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 First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. in?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).
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