CAVA FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 275h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 0.3% FCF yield means CAVA generates free cash flow equal to just 0.3% of its market value — for every $100 invested, the company returns 30 cents in cash after expenses and reinvestment.
Sector Performance
14th percentileCAVA
0.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
0.4%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 0.3% FCF yield means CAVA generates free cash flow equal to just 0.3% of its market value — for every $100 invested, the company returns 30 cents in cash after expenses and reinvestment.
That yield sits far below the sector median of 4.1%, placing CAVA in the 14th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies offer much higher cash returns. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -25.0% (from 0.4% to 0.3%), while the year-over-year change is not available. A low, stable yield combined with a recent quarterly drop indicates weak cash generation relative to the stock’s price, adding downside risk if growth expectations falter. This does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the low level and recent decline temper any upside, while the stability prevents a clearly bearish read.
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.
Who are CAVA's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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