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Cava GroupMEX:CAVA 39 OCF Margin % is 14.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 13.33. GuruFocus rates MEX:CAVA with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,856.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 361 Restaurants companies, Cava Group ranks better than 72.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cava Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CAVA'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 13.33 Max: 16.71
Current: 16.42
During the past 5 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Cava Group was 16.71%. The lowest was 0.68%. And the median was 13.33%.
MEX:CAVA's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 72.02% of 361
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.72
vs MEX:CAVA: 16.42
Cava Group OCF Margin % Related Terms
Cava Group OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cava Group's OCF Margin % 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.
MEX:CAVA vs BROS, DPZ, LKNCY: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cava Group's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cava Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cava Group's OCF Margin % 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 (MEX:CAVA) has a OCF Margin % of 14.62% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 13.33. Over the past decade, Cava Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 16.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #101 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Cava Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Cava Group's current OCF Margin % of 14.62% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 13.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 16.71. The Restaurants industry median OCF Margin % is 10.72. Cava Group's value of 14.62% is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #101 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cava Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cava Group's OCF Margin % compare to BROS and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #101 out of 361 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Cava Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.72. Cava Group's value of 14.62% is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cava Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 16.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.33 vs. the industry median of 10.72, 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 OCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median OCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 10.72, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cava Group's current OCF Margin % of 14.62% is 36.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cava Group's current OCF Margin % is 14.62%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 13.33. 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 (MEX:CAVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,856.90, compared to a current price of MXN1,430.00 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 14.62%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 13.33 and 36.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.72. Cava Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cava Group (MEX:CAVA), the current OCF Margin % is 14.62% 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 (MEX:CAVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cava Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,430.00 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,856.90.
GuruFocus considers Cava Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CAVA:
OCF Margin %: 14.62% (10% above median its 10-year median of 13.33)
GF Value™: MXN1,856.90 vs. price of MXN1,430.00 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% above the Restaurants median (#101 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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