Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for First Watch Restaurant Group Inc (FWRG) - $12.44 as of 3/3/2026 7:50:29 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
25 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for FWRG
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for FWRG
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for FWRG
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for FWRG
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for FWRG (25 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | FWRG |
| Company Name | First Watch Restaurant Group Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | First Watch Restaurant Group Inc (FWRG) is a prominent player in the fast-casual dining sector, specializing in breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with a strong emphasis on health-conscious offerings crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Founded in 1983, the company has cultivated a loyal customer base and is recognized for its innovative menu options that adapt to changing culinary trends. With a robust commitment to exceptional customer service and a unique dining experience, First Watch is strategically expanding its presence in new markets, positioning itself for sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value in the evolving restaurant landscape. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | RESTAURANTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 12.44 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 13.53 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 3/3/2026 7:50:29 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,509,244 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,819,674 |
| 52-Week High | 21.99 |
| 52-Week Low | 12.90 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 3.57% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 33.83 |
| Sector PE | 30.55 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 86.79 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 35.54 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 70.56 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 38.70 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.29 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.35 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 9.95 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.55 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | -3.91 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 12.11 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.82 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.40 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.88 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 8 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 61,032,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 759,238,080 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 63.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -25.45% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.08 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.07 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.30 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 3,551,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 18,925,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 25,385,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 25.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 18.41% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 3.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 21,246,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 21,246,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 33,312,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -229,742,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -167,797,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 189,043,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 189,043,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 250,988,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.77 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.71 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 626,279,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 595,389,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 626,279,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -31,185,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.51 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -12,276,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 10,650,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 5.26 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.97 |
| MACD Signal | -0.51 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 13.17 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 16.21 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 19.24 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| RSI | 24.79 |
| 50-Day SMA | 16.78 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 3/3/2026 12:10:40 AM EST |