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Cava GroupCAVA +2.22%62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates CAVA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 318 Restaurants companies, Cava Group ranks better than 60.06% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cava Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CAVA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.74 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.62
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cava Group was 0.62. The lowest was -0.74. And the median was 0.59.
CAVA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.06% of 318
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.875
vs CAVA: 0.62
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Cava Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cava Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cava Group's Debt-to-Equity 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 EAT, BROS, LKNCY: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cava Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cava Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cava Group's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #127 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Cava Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cava Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 is near median its 10-year median of 0.59. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.88. Cava Group's value of 0.62 is 29.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #127 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cava Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cava Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to EAT and BROS?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #127 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Cava Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.88. Cava Group's value of 0.62 is 29.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.88, Cava Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.88, based on 318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cava Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 is 29.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cava Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.41, compared to a current price of $73.63 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 29.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.88. Cava Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cava Group (CAVA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 as of Jun. 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 $73.63 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.41.
GuruFocus considers Cava Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAVA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.62 (near median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $89.41 vs. price of $73.63 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% below the Restaurants median (#127 of 318)
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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