PETS vs. CAVA

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

PETS (PetMed Express, Inc.) and CAVA (CAVA Group Inc.) are both stocks. PETS operates in Pharmaceutical Retailers (Healthcare), while CAVA operates in Restaurants (Consumer Cyclical). Over the past year, PETS returned -53.81% vs -12.54% for CAVA. At a 0.20 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PETS vs. CAVA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PetMed Express, Inc. (PETS) and CAVA Group Inc. (CAVA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PETS achieves a -43.13% return, which is significantly lower than CAVA's 22.25% return.

PETS

• 1D: 2.25%
• 1M: -23.21%
• YTD: -43.13%
• 6M: 5.20%
• 1Y: -53.81%
• 3Y*: -49.73%
• 5Y*: -42.36%
• 10Y*: -18.36%

CAVA

• 1D: 0.59%
• 1M: -20.58%
• YTD: 22.25%
• 6M: 31.70%
• 1Y: -12.54%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

PETS vs. CAVA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
PETS PetMed Express, Inc.	-43.13%	-33.61%	-36.24%	-44.52%
CAVA CAVA Group Inc.	22.25%	-47.97%	162.45%	-1.83%

Correlation

The correlation between PETS and CAVA is 0.18, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.18
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 16, 2023	0.20

Fundamentals

EPS PETS : -$2.74 CAVA : $0.54
PS Ratio PETS : 0.21 CAVA : 7.19
Total Revenue (TTM) PETS : $179.02M CAVA : $1.18B
Gross Profit (TTM) PETS : $50.22M CAVA : $216.81M
EBITDA (TTM) PETS : -$46.12M CAVA : $150.65M

Return for Risk

PETS vs. CAVA — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

PETS

PETS Risk / Return Rank: 13
PETS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 18
PETS Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
PETS Omega Ratio Rank: 16
PETS Calmar Ratio Rank: 8
PETS Martin Ratio Rank: 6

CAVA

CAVA Risk / Return Rank: 33
CAVA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
CAVA Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
CAVA Omega Ratio Rank: 32
CAVA Calmar Ratio Rank: 34
CAVA Martin Ratio Rank: 33

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

PETS vs. CAVA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PetMed Express, Inc. (PETS) and CAVA Group Inc. (CAVA). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	PETS	CAVA	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.55	-0.22	-0.33
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.69	0.07	-0.76
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.91	1.01	-0.10
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.87	-0.24	-0.63
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.49	-0.48	-1.01
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

PETS vs. CAVA - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PETS Sharpe Ratio is -0.55, which is lower than the CAVA Sharpe Ratio of -0.22. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PETS and CAVA, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	PETS	CAVA	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.55	-0.22	-0.33
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.66	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.29	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.04	0.31	-0.35

Drawdowns

PETS vs. CAVA - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PETS drawdown since its inception was -98.29%, which is greater than CAVA's maximum drawdown of -71.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PETS and CAVA.

Drawdown Indicators

	PETS	CAVA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-98.29%	-71.11%	-27.18%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-61.81%	-52.65%	-9.16%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-89.53%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-94.84%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-96.40%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-95.91%	-52.45%	-43.46%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-44.34%	-30.02%	-14.32%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	36.08%	26.25%	+9.83%

Volatility

PETS vs. CAVA - Volatility Comparison

PetMed Express, Inc. (PETS) has a higher volatility of 19.56% compared to CAVA Group Inc. (CAVA) at 15.19%. This indicates that PETS's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than CAVA based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PETS	CAVA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	19.56%	15.19%	+4.37%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	70.09%	41.41%	+28.68%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	98.59%	57.29%	+41.30%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	64.27%	59.20%	+5.07%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	62.77%	59.20%	+3.57%

Dividends

PETS vs. CAVA - Dividend Comparison

Neither PETS nor CAVA has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CAVA CAVA Group Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
PETS PetMed Express, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	11.90%	6.78%	4.67%	3.46%	4.59%	4.47%	1.74%	3.25%	4.14%

Financials

PETS vs. CAVA - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between PetMed Express, Inc. and CAVA Group Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

PETS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, PetMed Express, Inc. reported a gross profit of 16.23M and revenue of 42.82M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 37.9%.

CAVA - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, CAVA Group Inc. reported a gross profit of 40.95M and revenue of 274.99M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 14.9%.

PETS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, PetMed Express, Inc. reported an operating income of -32.95M and revenue of 42.82M, resulting in an operating margin of -77.0%.

CAVA - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, CAVA Group Inc. reported an operating income of 8.43M and revenue of 274.99M, resulting in an operating margin of 3.1%.

PETS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, PetMed Express, Inc. reported a net income of -4.06M and revenue of 42.82M, resulting in a net margin of -9.5%.

CAVA - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, CAVA Group Inc. reported a net income of 4.92M and revenue of 274.99M, resulting in a net margin of 1.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PETS and CAVA in my portfolio?

PETS and CAVA have a correlation of 0.18, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PETS or CAVA?

PETS has higher volatility (19.56%) compared to CAVA (15.19%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PETS dropped -98.29% vs CAVA's -71.11%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

CAVA currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.22 vs -0.55), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.