CAVA vs YUM
CAVA: A rapidly growing fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant brand with a multi-channel presence that combines chef-curated, health-conscious dining with its own branded grocery products. YUM: Yum! Brands is a leading global restaurant franchisor operating iconic quick-service chains including KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | CAVA | YUM | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-30 close | $66.44 | $147.80 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-08-01 | $7.7B | $40.7B | |
| P/E as of 2026-08-01 | 121.40 | 24.99 | YUM lower |
| PEG as of 2026-08-01 | n/a | 2.10 | |
| Net margin as of 2026-08-01 | +5.4% | +20.5% | YUM higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-08-01 | +31.7% | +45.7% | YUM higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-08-01 | +4.7% | +31.5% | YUM higher |
| ROE as of 2026-08-01 | +8.4% | +117.6% | YUM higher |
| ROA as of 2026-08-01 | +4.9% | +22.8% | YUM higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-08-01 | 0.00 | 30.97 | CAVA lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-08-01 | +22.4% | +9.7% | CAVA higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +27.9% | +6.3% | CAVA higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-08-01 | n/a | +1.9% | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | n/a | 5 | |
| Beta as of 2026-08-01 | 1.77 | 0.55 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-30 close | -26.4% | +0.7% | YUM higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-08-01. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-30.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.