CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-16 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

38 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 16
Quality 25
Growth 55
Balance sheet 67
Cash quality 46
Capital allocation 39
Momentum 6

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

7.78 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.31 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-16

Quick answers

What is CAVA Group, Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 38/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-16: valuation 16, quality 25, growth 55, balance sheet 67, cash quality 46, capital allocation 39, momentum 6. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is CAVA Group, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

7.78, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-16. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is CAVA Group, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 8, as of 2026-09-16. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does CAVA Group, Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.31 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-16. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Mentioned on Closelook

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Dailies

The optics chain gets paid at midday — semis reclaim their 50-day lines while the broad tape drifts, and Fabrinet reports into the repricingMidday 10 · 17 Aug 2026CAVA drops 4.31% to 71.22, crossing below its 50-day average intraday after opening the session above it.