Is CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) Undervalued? Valuation & Fair Price
At $53.64, 3 of the 4 frameworks would pass on CAVA Group, Inc. today — Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, and Phil Town (Rule #1) rate it Avoid and Peter Lynch rates it Hold. Each model calculates its own fair value and margin of safety; create a free account to see the exact buy price behind every verdict.
CAVA Group, Inc.
CAVAConsumer Cyclical · Restaurants · NYSE
$53.64
P/E 121.4×
CAVA Group, Inc. is a company that oversees and runs a chain of Mediterranean restaurants. Their culinary offerings encompass a range of salads, savory dips, spreads, various toppings, and distinctive dressings. Beyond its dining establishments, the company distributes its products through whole food markets and other grocery retailers. Customers also have the option to utilize online food ordering services for convenience. Founded in 2006, CAVA Group, Inc. maintains its primary business operations in Washington, D.C.
Investor scorecard
How the four investors rate CAVA Group, Inc.
3 of 4 frameworks urge caution
Investor model analysis
Details lockedAt $53.64, 3 of 4 frameworks say Avoid
Intrinsic Value (DCF)
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Intrinsic Value
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Insider & congress activity
Are insiders buying CAVA?
Over recent SEC Form 4 filings, CAVA insiders bought $1.2M and sold $288.8M of stock across 49 open-market trades. Insiders sell for many reasons, but they buy for one.
| Insider | Action | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KADOW JOSEPH JOHNCLO & Secretary | Buy | 1,000 | $50K | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Thompson Douglas W.Chief Operations Officer | Buy | 6,500 | $432K | Aug 31, 2026 |
| KOCHEVAR KARENdirector | Sell | 10,000 | $900K | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Costanza KellyChief People Officer | Sell | 12,490 | $1.1M | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Costanza KellyChief People Officer | Sell | 2,870 | $257K | Jun 15, 2026 |
Source: SEC Form 4 filings. Open-market buys & sells only. Not investment advice.
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Key strengths
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Company financials
5-Year Financials
Income statement highlights — annual, USD
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.2B | $964M | $729M | $564M | $500M |
| Rev. Growth | +22.4% | +32.3% | +29.2% | +12.8% | — |
| Net Income | $64M | $130M | $13M | -$59M | -$37M |
| Net Margin | 5.4% | 13.5% | 1.8% | -10.5% | -7.5% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.55 | $1.14 | $0.22 | $-44.42 | $-51.08 |
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Data as of Sep 20, 2026. Sourced from SEC filings & Financial Modeling Prep.
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