Wingstop [WING] vs Cava [CAVA] Detailed Stock Comparison
Wingstop
NASDAQ
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Cava
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Wingstop wins in 15 metrics, Cava wins in 4 metrics, with 0 ties. Wingstop appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Wingstop | Cava | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 55.25 | 58.08 | Wingstop |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -13.40 | 10.59 | Wingstop |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -1.85 | 57.79 | Wingstop |
| PEG Ratio | 25.97 | -9.87 | Cava |
| EV/EBITDA | 51.65 | 62.39 | Wingstop |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 25.61% | 12.98% | Wingstop |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 26.83% | 7.38% | Wingstop |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 26.83% | 7.38% | Wingstop |
| Return on Equity | -16.09% | 20.90% | Cava |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 18.93% | 3.16% | Wingstop |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $105.68M | $52.90M | Wingstop |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -17.75% | -43.86% | Wingstop |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 13.80 | 7.33 | Cava |
| Enterprise Value | $10.28B | $7.86B | Wingstop |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 15.35 | 7.25 | Cava |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.41% | 26.61% | Wingstop |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $23 | $9 | Wingstop |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.99 | $1.18 | Wingstop |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.81 | 2.67 | Wingstop |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Wingstop vs Cava Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | 4.26% | -1.34% | 3.59% | 3.49% | 40.52% | 13.79% |
| Cava | 1.78% | -1.96% | -23.80% | -18.76% | -34.24% | -40.50% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | -17.75% | 187.01% | 101.57% | 1,072.57% | 985.94% | 985.94% |
| Cava | -43.86% | 79.53% | 79.53% | 79.53% | 79.53% | 79.53% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Wingstop vs Cava
| Metric | WING | CAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.24B | $7.95B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 709,100 | 9,387,439 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 800,493 | 5,260,863 |
| Last Close | $332.34 | $68.53 |
| 52 Week Range | $204.00 - $433.86 | $65.70 - $172.43 |
| % from 52W High | -23.40% | -60.26% |
| All-Time High | $433.86 (Sep 23, 2024) | $172.43 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -23.40% | -60.26% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.12% | 0.20% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.03% | -0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.26% | 0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.07% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.16% | 0.21% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -1.85 | 57.79 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-24.57 | $6.47 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.16 | $3.33 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $108.65M | $172.63M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $59.06M | $14.21M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.38 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Wingstop vs Cava
| Metric | WING | CAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 55.25 | 58.08 |
| Forward P/E | 71.94 | 137.06 |
| PEG Ratio | 25.97 | -9.87 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 13.80 | 7.33 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -13.40 | 10.59 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.24B | $7.95B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.28B | $7.86B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 15.35 | 7.25 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 51.65 | 62.39 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.81 | 2.67 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-24.57 | $6.47 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Wingstop vs Cava
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WING | CAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $171.09M | $280.62M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $88.63M | $205.93M |
| Gross Profit | $82.46M | $74.68M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $44.80M | $25.82M |
| EBITDA | $51.02M | $48.80M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $123.19M | $23.70M |
| Income Tax | $30.93M | $5.33M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $92.27M | $18.37M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WING | CAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $251.38M | $289.35M |
| Total Current Assets | $324.26M | $403.03M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $91.01M | $134.28M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.26B | $367.91M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-714.98M | $726.17M |
| Retained Earnings | $-719.31M | $-291.64M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $155.43M | $460.50M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WING | CAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $119.51M | $48.79M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-8.02M | $-35.88M |
| Free Cash Flow | $17.27M | $2.70M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-120.77M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WING | CAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.87M | 12.66M |
| Short Ratio | 2.41 | 3.25 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.12% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 709,100 | 9,387,439 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 800,493 | 5,260,863 |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.66M | 115.09M |
| Float Shares | 27.77M | 104.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.17% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Wingstop vs Cava
| Metric | WING | CAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.38 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.01 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.10% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.02 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | N/A |