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Cava GroupCAVA -4.57%62 EV-to-EBITDA is 45.77 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 67.12. GuruFocus rates CAVA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Restaurants companies, Cava Group ranks worse than 94.19% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cava Group's enterprise value is $8,381 Mil.
Cava Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $183 Mil. Therefore, Cava Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 45.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cava Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CAVA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.37 Med: 67.12 Max: 157.3
Current: 45.77
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cava Group was 157.30. The lowest was 15.37. And the median was 67.12.
CAVA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 94.19% of 310
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.915
vs CAVA: 45.77
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Cava Group's share price for today is $71.02.
Cava Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.550.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Cava Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cava Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cava Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cava Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cava Group's current Enterprise Value is $8,381 Mil.
Cava Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $183 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 45.77 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cava Group. This is 32% below median its historical median of 67.12. Over the past decade, Cava Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 15.37 to 157.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #292 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Cava Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cava Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 45.77 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 67.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.37 to a high of 157.30. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.92. Cava Group's value of 45.77 is 361.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #292 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to EAT and BROS?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #292 out of 310 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cava Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.92. Cava Group's value of 45.77 is 361.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cava Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 15.37 to 157.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.12 vs. the industry median of 9.92, Cava Group has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.92, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cava Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 45.77 is 361.6% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cava Group. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cava Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 45.77, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 67.12. 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 $89.13, compared to a current price of $71.02 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 45.77, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 67.12 and 361.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.92. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cava Group (CAVA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 45.77 as of Aug. 17, 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 $71.02 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.13.
GuruFocus considers Cava Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAVA:
EV-to-EBITDA: 45.77 (32% below median its 10-year median of 67.12)
GF Value™: $89.13 vs. price of $71.02 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 361.6% above the Restaurants median (#292 of 310)
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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