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CAVA Group, Inc. is a strong operator, but its nearly 6x sales valuation is difficult to justify amid stretched growth expectations.

Restaurant-level economics are robust, with 21.4% margins and 2.5–3 year paybacks, but long-term AUV and margin expansion face practical limits.

Current valuation implies aggressive growth and margin assumptions; even optimistic scenarios yield price targets well below the current $76 stock price.

I rate CAVA a Sell due to significant re-rating risk if growth or margin expansion falters, despite institutional support underpinning the float.

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CAVA Group, Inc.…