SG vs. CAVA

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) and CAVA Group Inc. (CAVA).

Performance

SG vs. CAVA - Performance Comparison

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

SG vs. CAVA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
SG Sweetgreen, Inc.	-19.97%	-78.91%	183.72%	8.34%
CAVA CAVA Group Inc.	36.55%	-47.97%	162.45%	-1.83%

Fundamentals

Market Cap SG : $640.60M CAVA : $9.46B
EPS SG : -$1.13 CAVA : $0.54
PS Ratio SG : 0.94 CAVA : 11.18
PB Ratio SG : 1.80 CAVA : 12.13
Total Revenue (TTM) SG : $679.47M CAVA : $847.84M
Gross Profit (TTM) SG : $87.33M CAVA : $571.37M
EBITDA (TTM) SG : -$61.97M CAVA : $148.08M

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SG achieves a -19.97% return, which is significantly lower than CAVA's 36.55% return.

SG

• 1D: 4.24%
• 1M: 0.37%
• YTD: -19.97%
• 6M: -32.96%
• 1Y: -78.76%
• 3Y*: -11.63%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CAVA

• 1D: -0.94%
• 1M: 2.10%
• YTD: 36.55%
• 6M: 29.95%
• 1Y: -8.10%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

SG vs. CAVA — Risk / Return Rank

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

SG

SG Risk / Return Rank: 6
SG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
SG Sortino Ratio Rank: 1
SG Omega Ratio Rank: 3
SG Calmar Ratio Rank: 4
SG Martin Ratio Rank: 17

CAVA

CAVA Risk / Return Rank: 36
CAVA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 34
CAVA Sortino Ratio Rank: 35
CAVA Omega Ratio Rank: 34
CAVA Calmar Ratio Rank: 37
CAVA Martin Ratio Rank: 37

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.

SG vs. CAVA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) 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.

	SG	CAVA	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-1.06	-0.13	-0.92
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-2.18	0.25	-2.42
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.74	1.03	-0.29
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.96	-0.13	-0.83
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.24	-0.24	-1.00
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

SG vs. CAVA - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SG Sharpe Ratio is -1.06, which is lower than the CAVA Sharpe Ratio of -0.13. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SG and CAVA, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SG	CAVA	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-1.06	-0.13	-0.92
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.50	0.41	-0.91

Correlation

The correlation between SG and CAVA is 0.48, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

SG vs. CAVA - Dividend Comparison

Neither SG nor CAVA has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

SG vs. CAVA - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SG drawdown since its inception was -91.13%, which is greater than CAVA's maximum drawdown of -71.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SG and CAVA.

Drawdown Indicators

	SG	CAVA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-91.13%	-71.11%	-20.02%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-81.61%	-56.28%	-25.33%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-89.79%	-46.88%	-42.91%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-65.72%	-29.14%	-36.58%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	63.35%	30.49%	+32.86%

Volatility

SG vs. CAVA - Volatility Comparison

Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) has a higher volatility of 19.12% compared to CAVA Group Inc. (CAVA) at 14.75%. This indicates that SG'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

	SG	CAVA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	19.12%	14.75%	+4.37%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	48.73%	43.96%	+4.77%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	74.70%	60.92%	+13.78%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	79.47%	59.91%	+19.56%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	79.47%	59.91%	+19.56%

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