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(CAVA) CAVA - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1489291021

Mediterranean Food, Dips, Spreads, Salads, Dressings

CAVA EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 200.72%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 42.5%

CAVA Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 32.31%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 89.3%

Description: CAVA CAVA

CAVA Group, Inc. operates a chain of Mediterranean-inspired restaurants under the CAVA brand in the United States, offering a diverse menu that includes dips, spreads, and dressings available in their restaurants and through various grocery stores. Their business model is supported by online and mobile ordering platforms, enhancing customer convenience and potentially driving sales growth.

To evaluate the performance of CAVA, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as same-store sales (SSS) growth, average unit volume (AUV), and restaurant margin can be crucial. SSS growth indicates the companys ability to drive sales in existing locations, while AUV provides insight into the average revenue generated per restaurant. A high restaurant margin suggests effective cost management and operational efficiency.

Additionally, metrics like customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer retention rate, and digital sales penetration can offer insights into the effectiveness of their marketing strategies and the role of digital channels in their overall sales. The companys ability to expand its customer base while maintaining a strong retention rate can be a significant driver of long-term growth.

From a competitive standpoint, CAVAs positioning within the fast-casual dining segment, its brand differentiation, and menu innovation can be critical factors influencing its market share and growth prospects. The companys focus on quality, freshness, and customization can attract a loyal customer base, potentially leading to positive word-of-mouth and online reviews, which are essential in todays digital age.

CAVA Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	7,576m
Sub-Industry	Restaurants
IPO / Inception	2023-06-15

CAVA Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	3.04%
Fundamental	75.6%
Dividend Rating	-
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-57.0%
Analyst Rating	4.06 of 5

CAVA Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CAVA Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-68.1%
Growth Correlation 12m	-84.1%
Growth Correlation 5y	66.5%
CAGR 5y	17.12%
CAGR/Max DD 3y	0.29
CAGR/Mean DD 3y	0.96
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.26
Alpha	0.00
Beta	0.975
Volatility	58.51%
Current Volume	3769k
Average Volume 20d	3529.2k
Stop Loss	59.9 (-4%)
Signal	-1.13

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.0

Net Income (140.7m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 65.0m TTM)

FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.60pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 24.44% (prev 29.12%; Δ -4.69pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 172.6m > Net Income 140.7m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (143.7m) to EBITDA (138.7m) ratio: 1.04 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 2.72 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (118.3m) change vs 12m ago 0.04% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 29.36% (prev 23.53%; Δ 5.83pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 93.01% (prev 81.39%; Δ 11.62pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 4.36 (EBITDA TTM 138.7m / Interest Expense TTM 16.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.54

(A) 0.21 = (Total Current Assets 418.5m - Total Current Liabilities 153.7m) / Total Assets 1.29b

(B) -0.21 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -273.3m / Total Assets 1.29b

(D) -0.51 = Book Value of Equity -273.3m / Total Liabilities 540.9m

Total Rating: 0.54 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 75.59

1. Piotroski 8.0pt = 3.0

2. FCF Yield 0.62% = 0.31

3. FCF Margin 4.37% = 1.09

4. Debt/Equity 0.58 = 2.34

5. Debt/Ebitda 3.13 = -1.94

6. ROIC - WACC (= 8.22)% = 10.28

7. RoE 20.17% = 1.68

8. Rev. Trend 89.31% = 6.70

9. EPS Trend 42.53% = 2.13

What is the price of CAVA shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 62.39 with a total of 3,769,022 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.25%, over one month by -10.60%, over three months by -16.49% and over the past year by -49.06%.

Is CAVA a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 75.59 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CAVA is around 48.62 USD . This means that CAVA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -22.07%.

Is CAVA a buy, sell or hold?

CAVA has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.06. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CAVA.

Strong Buy: 8
Buy: 2
Hold: 7
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CAVA price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	92.2	47.8%
Analysts Target Price	92.2	47.8%
ValueRay Target Price	54.8	-12.2%

Last update: 2025-09-10 04:34

CAVA Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 7.58b (7.58b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 385.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 55.3729
P/E Forward = 93.4579
P/S = 6.9916
P/B = 10.0924
Beta = 2.635
Revenue TTM = 1.08b USD
EBIT TTM = 71.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 138.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 387.2m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 46.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 433.8m USD (Calculated: Short Term 46.6m + Long Term 387.2m)
Net Debt = 143.7m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 7.62b USD (7.58b + Debt 433.8m - CCE 385.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.36 (Ebit TTM 71.8m / Interest Expense TTM 16.5m)
FCF Yield = 0.62% (FCF TTM 47.4m / Enterprise Value 7.62b)
FCF Margin = 4.37% (FCF TTM 47.4m / Revenue TTM 1.08b)
Net Margin = 12.98% (Net Income TTM 140.7m / Revenue TTM 1.08b)
Gross Margin = 29.36% ((Revenue TTM 1.08b - Cost of Revenue TTM 765.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -27.90 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 7.62b / Book Value Of Equity -273.3m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.80% (Interest Expense 16.5m / Debt 433.8m)
Taxrate = -117.5% (set to none) (-70.4m / 59.9m)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 2.72 (Total Current Assets 418.5m / Total Current Liabilities 153.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.58 (Debt 433.8m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 750.7m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.13 (Net Debt 143.7m / EBITDA 138.7m)
Debt / FCF = 9.16 (Debt 433.8m / FCF TTM 47.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 697.2m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.89% (Net Income 140.7m, Total Assets 1.29b )
RoE = 20.17% (Net Income TTM 140.7m / Total Stockholder Equity 697.2m)
RoCE = 6.62% (Ebit 71.8m / (Equity 697.2m + L.T.Debt 387.2m))
RoIC = 8.22% (Ebit 71.8m / (Assets 1.29b - Current Assets 418.5m))
WACC = unknown (E(7.58b)/V(8.01b) * Re(9.61%)) + (D(433.8m)/V(8.01b) * Rd(3.80%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 75.66 | Cagr: 0.37%
Discount Rate = 9.61% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.72% ; FCFE base≈32.9m ; Y1≈21.6m ; Y5≈9.87m
Fair Price DCF = 1.32 (DCF Value 152.5m / Shares Outstanding 116.0m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 42.53 | EPS CAGR: 200.7% | SUE: 0.15 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 89.31 | Revenue CAGR: 32.31% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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