Wingstop [WING] vs Cava [CAVA] Detailed Stock Comparison
Wingstop
NASDAQ
Loading...
Cava
NYSE
Loading...
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.
View Metrics Details
Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Wingstop | Cava | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 42.07 | 53.84 | Wingstop |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -10.25 | 9.81 | Wingstop |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -1.85 | 57.79 | Wingstop |
| PEG Ratio | 19.77 | -9.15 | Cava |
| EV/EBITDA | 40.58 | 58.89 | 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 | -39.57% | -52.26% | Wingstop |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 10.51 | 6.80 | Cava |
| Enterprise Value | $8.08B | $7.41B | Wingstop |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 12.06 | 6.84 | 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) | 1.74 | 2.53 | Wingstop |
Performance
News Sentiment
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Wingstop vs Cava Stock Performance Analysis
Loading Price Chart...
Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | -3.16% | -3.11% | -19.94% | -25.01% | 10.42% | -16.45% |
| Cava | 0.42% | 8.58% | -2.36% | -24.30% | -19.55% | -44.61% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | -39.57% | 115.26% | 87.84% | 793.85% | 697.71% | 697.71% |
| Cava | -52.26% | 67.23% | 67.23% | 67.23% | 67.23% | 67.23% |
News Based Sentiment: Wingstop vs Cava
Wingstop
News based Sentiment: MIXED
October was a mixed month for Wingstop, with a strong initial surge in stock price driven by strategic initiatives offset by analyst price target revisions and a subsequent price decline. While long-term growth projections remain positive, valuation concerns are becoming more prominent, creating a complex investment picture.
Cava
News based Sentiment: MIXED
October was a mixed month for CAVA, with positive earnings surprises and strong cash flow countered by revenue misses, lowered guidance, and an executive departure. While the company continues to expand, the revised outlook and analyst downgrades introduce uncertainty, making it a significant but complex month for investors.
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Wingstop vs Cava
| Metric | WING | CAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $7.09B | $7.48B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 936,450 | 4,535,770 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 912,557 | 4,045,417 |
| Last Close | $244.02 | $63.80 |
| 52 Week Range | $204.00 - $413.48 | $58.33 - $172.43 |
| % from 52W High | -40.98% | -63.00% |
| All-Time High | $433.86 (Sep 23, 2024) | $172.43 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -43.76% | -63.00% |
| 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 | $14.64M |
| 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) | 42.07 | 53.84 |
| Forward P/E | 54.78 | 127.06 |
| PEG Ratio | 19.77 | -9.15 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 10.51 | 6.80 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -10.25 | 9.81 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $7.09B | $7.48B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.08B | $7.41B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 12.06 | 6.84 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 40.58 | 58.89 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.74 | 2.53 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-24.57 | $6.47 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Wingstop vs Cava
Financial Metrics
Loading Financial Charts...
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 | 2.77M | 12.04M |
| Short Ratio | 3.28 | 3.25 |
| Short % of Float | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 936,450 | 4,535,770 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 912,557 | 4,045,417 |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.66M | 115.09M |
| Float Shares | 26.27M | 104.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.20% | 0.84% |
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 |