CAVA GROUP INC (CAVA)

US1489291021 - Common Stock

124.3  +1.83 (+1.49%)

Premarket: 126 +1.7 (+1.37%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CAVA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAVA was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While CAVA has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, CAVA is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CAVA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CAVA had a positive cash flow from operations.

1.2 Ratios

CAVA has a better Return On Assets (4.10%) than 62.22% of its industry peers.
CAVA has a Return On Equity of 7.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAVA outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CAVA (2.84%) is worse than 63.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.1%
ROE 7.15%
ROIC 2.84%
ROA(3y)-6.36%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-13.05%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.04%, CAVA is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.89%, CAVA is doing worse than 65.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CAVA's Gross Margin of 32.74% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAVA is outperformed by 74.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.89%
PM (TTM) 5.04%
GM 32.74%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CAVA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CAVA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
There is no outstanding debt for CAVA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 19.89 indicates that CAVA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CAVA has a Altman-Z score of 19.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAVA outperforms 99.26% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CAVA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 19.89
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC8.29%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that CAVA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CAVA has a better Current ratio (2.99) than 95.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.93 indicates that CAVA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.93, CAVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.99
Quick Ratio 2.93

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 206.71% over the past year.
CAVA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.09%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)206.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-19.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.09%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%35.05%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y132.71%
EPS Next 2Y65.47%
EPS Next 3Y58.32%
EPS Next 5Y35.88%
Revenue Next Year28.76%
Revenue Next 2Y24.78%
Revenue Next 3Y23.56%
Revenue Next 5Y18.77%

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 335.95, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CAVA.
CAVA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CAVA is more expensive than 65.19% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CAVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (30.45), we can say CAVA is valued expensively.
CAVA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 260.95.
CAVA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CAVA is more expensive than 68.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CAVA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 335.95
Fwd PE 260.95

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CAVA indicates a rather expensive valuation: CAVA more expensive than 85.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CAVA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CAVA is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1282.72
EV/EBITDA 157.87

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CAVA's earnings are expected to grow with 58.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.47%
EPS Next 3Y58.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CAVA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CAVA GROUP INC

NYSE:CAVA (9/18/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 126 +1.7 (+1.37%)

124.3

+1.83 (+1.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
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Market Cap14.21B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 335.95
Fwd PE 260.95
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PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.1%
ROE 7.15%
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ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 3.89%
PM (TTM) 5.04%
GM 32.74%
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Asset Turnover0.81
Health
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 2.99
Quick Ratio 2.93
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EPS 1Y (TTM)206.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y132.71%
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.09%
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Revenue growth 5Y
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