On the filings, Chipotle (CMG) is the stronger stock right now — higher on our blended fundamentals-plus-verdict read, and we currently rate it HOLD.
Best-in-class Mediterranean fast-casual growth story, but decelerating same-store sales and a its multiple leave little room for error.
Fortress balance sheet and elite ROE, but negative traffic and stalled EPS don't justify 28.5x — own it, don't add.
| Metric | CAVA | CMG |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals score | 64 | 72 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +22.4% | +5.4% |
| Net income growth (YoY) | -51.1% | +0.1% |
| Net margin | 5.4% | 12.9% |
| Return on equity | 8.2% | 54.3% |
| ROIC (est.) | 5.6% | 54.0% |
| Liabilities / Equity | 0.74 | 2.18 |
| Piotroski F-score | 5 / 9 | 7 / 9 |
Bold green = the stronger figure. All rows derive from SEC XBRL filings — no market-price data on this page.
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Investment recommendation produced by TENK/calls (tenkcalls.com), Luxembourg. Completed Jun 21, 2026, 4:49 PM ET. Ratings & methodology: definitions · All recommendations to date: track record · Conflicts: disclosures. Not investment advice.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
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