CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
CAVA Group, Inc. stock (CAVA) is currently trading at $80.29. CAVA Group, Inc. PE ratio is 156.35. CAVA Group, Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 8.33. Analyst consensus price target for CAVA is $84.00. WallStSmart rates CAVA as Sell.
- CAVA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- CAVA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CAVA stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CAVA fair value vs current price
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- Is CAVA undervalued or overvalued?
- CAVA Group, Inc. financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CAVA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CAVA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CAVA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)
CAVA trades 1736% above its Graham fair value of $3.67, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) Key Strengths (3)
95.45% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong revenue growth at 20.90% annually
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -94.00%, profits shrinking
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive at 8.3x annual revenue
Very expensive at 12.6x book value
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Supporting Valuation Data
CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 34/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 20.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (8.33), Price/Book (12.58) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -94.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.64%, Operating Margin at 1.39%, Profit Margin at 5.40%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.64% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 20.90% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CAVA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CAVA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 8.33x trades 22% below its historical average of 10.72x (40th percentile). The current valuation is 63% below its historical high of 22.43x set in Nov 2024, and 42% above its historical low of 5.88x in Nov 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~10.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › RESTAURANTS
The Big Picture
CAVA Group, Inc. is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.2B with 21% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 864.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 3M in free cash flow and 40M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Earnings fell 94% YoY while revenue grew 21%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can CAVA Group, Inc. push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can CAVA Group, Inc. maintain 21%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 156.3x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.18, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Bottom Line
CAVA Group, Inc. offers an attractive blend of growth (21% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About CAVA Group, Inc.(CAVA)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
RESTAURANTS
USA
CAVA Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Mediterranean restaurants. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.