The 118x Multiple: Why Wall Street Continues to Underwrite Cava Group’s Aggressive Premium Valuation
In the contemporary restaurant equity market, few assets have commanded as much institutional debate as Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA). As of early July 2026, following a broader ‘risk-off’ market contraction, Cava shares experienced a nominal 6.5% pullback, settling near $71.18. Despite this volatility (characterized by a high beta of 1.69), the fundamental valuation paradigm remains […]