Cava GroupCAVA +6.02%63 ROA % is 6.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 310% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates CAVA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 367 Restaurants companies, Cava Group ranks better than 68.66% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Cava Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $94 Mil.
Cava Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,360 Mil. Therefore, Cava Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cava Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CAVA'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.47 Med: 1.69 Max: 12.1
Current: 4.83
During the past 5 years, Cava Group's highest ROA % was 12.10%. The lowest was -12.47%. And the median was 1.69%.
CAVA's ROA % is ranked better than 68.66% of 367
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs CAVA: 4.83
Cava Group (NYSE:CAVA) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Cava Group ROA % Related Terms
Cava Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cava Group's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cava Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cava Group's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Cava Group (CAVA) has a ROA % of 6.93% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. This is 310% above median its historical median of 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #115 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Cava Group's ROA % too high?
Cava Group's current ROA % of 6.93% is 310% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. The Restaurants industry median ROA % is 2.15. Cava Group's value of 6.93% is 222.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #115 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cava Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cava Group's ROA % compare to LKNCY and BROS?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cava Group ranks #115 out of 367 companies for ROA %. This puts Cava Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.15. Cava Group's value of 6.93% is 222.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 2.15, 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 ROA % for a Restaurants company?
The median ROA % among Restaurants companies is 2.15, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cava Group's current ROA % of 6.93% is 222.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cava Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROA % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cava Group's current ROA % is 6.93%, which is 310% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.31, compared to a current price of $82.24 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.93%, which is 310% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 222.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.15. Cava Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cava Group (CAVA), the current ROA % is 6.93% 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 $82.24 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $87.31.
GuruFocus considers Cava Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAVA:
ROA %: 6.93% (310% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: $87.31 vs. price of $82.24 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 222.3% above the Restaurants median (#115 of 367)
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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