CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
CAVA
CAVA Group, Inc.
$72.60
-1.62%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $8.44B
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$150.87
+1.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $42.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Yum! Brands Inc generates 619% more annual revenue ($8.49B vs $1.18B). YUM leads profitability with a 20.5% profit margin vs 5.4%. YUM trades at a lower P/E of 24.9x. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CAVA
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-62.0%
Fair Value
$50.35
Current Price
$72.60
$22.25 premium
Margin of Safety
-88.7%
Fair Value
$84.31
Current Price
$150.87
$66.56 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 32.1% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 31.1%
Earnings expanding 72.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
15.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.4x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
5.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAVA
The strongest argument for CAVA centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 32.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 31.1%. Revenue growth of 15.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CAVA
The primary concerns for CAVA are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 139.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAVA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while YUM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAVA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
CAVA is growing revenue faster at 32.1% — sustainability is the question.
YUM generates stronger free cash flow (341M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YUM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 20.5% margins and 15.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CAVA Group, Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
CAVA Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Mediterranean restaurants. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Visit Website →Yum! Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.
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