CAVA (Cava Group) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


CAVA Cava Group Inc CAVA
62 GF Score
Price $76.88
GF Value $87.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cava Group Moat Score?

Cava Group CAVA -3.63% 62 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAVA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 367 Restaurants companies, Cava Group ranks better than 93.46% on this metric.

Cava Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cava Group has Narrow Moat: Cava Group Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the fast-casual dining sector. While it benefits from some economies of scale and a growing distribution network, it lacks significant intellectual property and regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive edge.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cava Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cava Group  (NYSE:CAVA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cava Group Moat Score Related Terms

CAVA vs BROS, DPZ, LKNCY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Cava Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cava Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cava Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Cava Group (CAVA) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #24 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Cava Group's Moat Score too high?
Cava Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #24 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to BROS and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #24 out of 367 companies for Moat Score. This places Cava Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cava Group's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $87.76, compared to a current price of $76.88 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cava Group (CAVA), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 $76.88 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $87.76. GuruFocus considers Cava Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CAVA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $87.76 vs. price of $76.88 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CAVA:Mexico
Address 14 Ridge Square NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, USA, 20016
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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