Cava Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32.
Cava Group's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.52.
Cava Group's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.46.
Therefore, Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.62.
Cava Group (NYSE:CAVA) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Cava Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Cava Group Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CAVA vs BROS, DPZ, LKNCY: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cava Group Cash Conversion Cycle vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cava Group (CAVA) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -6.62 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors.
Is Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Cava Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -6.62. Overall, Cava Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to BROS and DPZ?
Cava Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of -6.62 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Restaurants company?
A good Cash Conversion Cycle depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. Cava Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -6.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cava Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cava Group (CAVA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.61, compared to a current price of $79.78 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -6.62. Cava Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cava Group (CAVA), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -6.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cava Group (CAVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cava Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $79.78 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $87.61.
GuruFocus considers Cava Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAVA:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -6.62
GF Value™: $87.61 vs. price of $79.78 (8.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cava Group Inc owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It operates a Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual restaurant brand offering menu items. The company's dips, spreads, and dressings are centrally produced and sold in grocery stores. The company's operations are conducted as two reportable segments: i) CAVA: It includes the operations of all company-owned CAVA restaurants, and ii) CAVA Foods: It includes the production of dips, spreads, and certain dressing bases used in CAVA restaurants as well as sales from the Company's consumer packaged goods business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the CAVA segment.
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