Quick Ratio
Higher than 90% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 169h ago
Sector Performance
90th percentileCAVA
1.83x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
1.81x
Deep Analysis
CAVA’s quick ratio of 1.83x means the company has $1.83 in liquid assets (cash and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating it can easily cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
This sits well above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.76x and places CAVA in the 90th percentile among peers. The trend data for this metric is not available: both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, and there are no historical values beyond the current figure. With a strong liquidity level but no trend information, the metric suggests a low near-term default risk but offers no insight into improving or deteriorating cash management. This high quick ratio supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the stock is neither overvalued nor undervalued based on liquidity alone — the absence of trend details prevents a stronger bullish or bearish tilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CAVA?
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
How is the Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.
How does CAVA's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
CAVA's Quick Ratio of 1.83x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.74x, placing it in the 90th percentile.
Who are CAVA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: BALL (0.43x), JD (0.41x), ROL (0.41x), BOOT (0.40x), CPRI (0.39x).
The Formula
(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
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1.83x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
1.81x
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