FCF Yield
Higher than 19% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 168h ago
Sector Performance
19th percentileCAVA
0.3%
Sector Median
4.9%
Sector Avg
-5.5%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 0.3% means that for every $100 of CAVA’s stock price, the company generates only $0.30 in free cash flow (cash from operations minus capital spending).
This is far below the consumer cyclical sector median of 4.8%, placing CAVA in the 19th percentile among its peers — indicating that most competitors offer a higher cash return per dollar of equity. Trend data for this metric is not available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the last eight quarters are all reported as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a very low FCF yield and no trend history suggests limited current cash generation ability with additional uncertainty about whether this metric is improving or deteriorating. This low yield does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the absence of a strong cash return supports the view that the stock is fairly valued or overvalued relative to cash flow, warranting a cautious stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CAVA?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does CAVA's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
CAVA's FCF Yield of 0.3% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 4.9%, placing it in the 19th percentile.
Who are CAVA's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by FCF Yield include: ONON (2.1%), SHAK (1.7%), RCL (1.5%), TM (1.4%), CPRI (0.6%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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0.3%
Sector Median
4.9%
Sector Avg
-5.5%
How CAVA's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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