CAVA Group, Inc. CAVA
Composite 41/100; the shares have moved about 56% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 12/100 — a strong mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 80/100 — a strong point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 12/100 — a strong mark against it. Momentum ranks 23/100 — a strong mark against it. Quality ranks 39/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does CAVA Group, Inc. operates a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain in the U.S., selling made-to-order bowls, salads, and dips. It also distributes dips and dressings through grocery channels and offers digital ordering via web and mobile apps.
Key financials Revenue grew 32.1% but net margin was 4.8% and EPS fell -9.1%. ROE is 8.0%, ROA 3.3%, and ROCE 6.4%. Gross margin is 37.7% while operating margin is 6.4%. Debt/Equity is 0.62 and net debt/EBITDA is 0.64.
Stock health Momentum is weak: -29.13% over 3m, -26.71% over 12m, and -32.99% from the 52w high. RSI(14) is 41.90. Sideravia scores Quality 32.8 and Valuation 32.6, both in the bottom third of the screened universe.
Price vs fair value CAVA trades at a discount of 38.85% versus the analyst 12-month target of 91.92. - Analysts cite competitive pressure from peers like Chipotle and Sweetgreen (Zacks, 2026-07-30). - Recent IPOs (Jersey Mike’s) have struggled, weighing on sentiment (WSJ, 2026-07-30). - Zacks notes CAVA “increases yet falls behind market” (Zacks, 2026-07-30).
Looking forward Forward P/E is 112.36 and EV/EBITDA is 43.06, reflecting high expectations for sustained growth. Analysts see potential upside to 91.92, but execution risks remain given margin pressure and competitive dynamics.
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