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Cava GroupCAVA -1.90%62 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 309% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates CAVA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 362 Restaurants companies, Cava Group ranks better than 65.75% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Cava Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $94 Mil. Cava Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,356 Mil. Therefore, Cava Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cava Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CAVA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.64 Med: 1.7 Max: 12.14
Current: 4.85
During the past 5 years, Cava Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.14%. The lowest was -12.64%. And the median was 1.70%.
CAVA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 65.75% of 362
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.36
vs CAVA: 4.85
Cava Group (NYSE:CAVA) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Cava Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Cava Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cava Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cava Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cava Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cava Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.95% mean?
Cava Group (CAVA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.95% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. This is 309% above median its historical median of 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #124 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Cava Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Cava Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.95% is 309% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.36. Cava Group's value of 6.95% is 194.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #124 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cava Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cava Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BROS and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #124 out of 362 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Cava Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.36. Cava Group's value of 6.95% is 194.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 2.36, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Restaurants companies is 2.36, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cava Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.95% is 194.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cava Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.95%, which is 309% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.83, compared to a current price of $62.01 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.95%, which is 309% above median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 194.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.36. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cava Group (CAVA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.95% 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 $62.01 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.83.
GuruFocus considers Cava Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAVA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.95% (309% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: $88.83 vs. price of $62.01 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 194.5% above the Restaurants median (#124 of 362)
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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