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CAVA GROUP, INC. CAVA
CAVA GROUP, INC. (CAVA) earns a Piotroski F-score of 4/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It does not currently pay a dividend. FY2025 revenue was $1.2B at a 5.4% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Roth Capital | Buy (reit) |
| 2026-08-12 | Wolfe Research | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-08-12 | Mizuho | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-08-12 | Keybanc | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-08-12 | RBC Capital | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-08-12 | TD Cowen | Buy (main) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
How it ranks in Retail Trade · percentile among 238 companies
Percentile vs other Retail Trade companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 4/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.197 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -0.186 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.041 |
| Equity / liabilities | 1.343 |
Sector peers · similar-size Retail Trade companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAVA | CAVA GROUP, INC. | 4/9 | 2.37 | 152.4 | +22.4% |
| RRGB | RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC | 4/9 | -2.43 | — | -3.1% |
| FWRG | First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. | 4/9 | 0.19 | 40.4 | +20.3% |
| THCH | TH International Ltd | 4/9 | -14.72 | — | -5.4% |
| BJRI | BJs RESTAURANTS INC | 6/9 | 1.1 | 25.8 | +3.1% |
| JACK | JACK IN THE BOX INC | 3/9 | 1.37 | — | -6.7% |
| DIN | Dine Brands Global, Inc. | 6/9 | — | 27.3 | +8.2% |
About CAVA GROUP, INC.
CAVA Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants under the CAVA brand in the United States. It also offers dips, spreads, and dressings through grocery stores. In addition, the company provides walk-the-line, online, and mobile ordering platforms. CAVA Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.
FAQ
Is CAVA financially healthy?
CAVA GROUP, INC.'s Piotroski F-score is 4/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does CAVA pay a dividend?
No, CAVA GROUP, INC. does not currently pay a dividend.
How profitable is CAVA?
In FY2025, CAVA GROUP, INC. had a net margin of 5.4% and a return on equity of 8.2%.
What is CAVA's P/E ratio?
CAVA GROUP, INC.'s trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is about 152.4×, based on its latest annual earnings.
What is the analyst price target for CAVA?
The average Wall-Street price target for CAVA GROUP, INC. is $90.38, about 30.1% above the recent price, from 24 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is CAVA a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on CAVA GROUP, INC.: a Piotroski F-score of 4/9, an Altman Z″ in the grey zone, a P/E of about 152.4×. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-28. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.