CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 130,319 13,280 -58,987 -37,391 60,800
Revenue US$ in thousands 963,713 728,700 564,119 500,072 931,800
Net profit margin 13.52% 1.82% -10.46% -7.48% 6.53%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $130,319K ÷ $963,713K
= 13.52%

The net profit margin of CAVA Group, Inc. exhibits significant fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. At the end of 2020, the company demonstrated a healthy profit margin of 6.53%, indicating effective cost management and strong profitability during that year.

However, by December 31, 2021, the net profit margin shifted to a negative figure of -7.48%, reflecting a period of losses that could be attributable to increased operating expenses, restructuring costs, or market challenges faced during that year. The negative margin further deteriorated by December 31, 2022, reaching -10.46%, which suggests that the company encountered ongoing difficulties impacting its profitability.

In 2023, there was a notable improvement as the net profit margin turned positive at 1.82%, indicating a turnaround and potential stabilization of operations. This improvement could be associated with strategic adjustments, cost control measures, or revenue growth initiatives.

By 2024, the net profit margin significantly advanced to 13.52%, marking a substantial recovery and a strong bottom-line performance. This upward trend implies enhanced operational efficiencies, increased profitability, and potentially favorable market conditions or successful business strategies that contributed to sustained profitability growth.

Overall, the company's net profit margin trajectory reflects a period of financial distress in 2021 and 2022, followed by a phased recovery culminating in a robust profit margin in 2024. This pattern underscores the importance of ongoing strategic and operational efforts to maintain and improve profitability levels.