Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for First Watch Restaurant Group Inc (FWRG) - $12.88 as of 7/28/2026 1:05:46 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
24 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 (24 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) | 5 |
| 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) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
Financial Details for FWRG
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 fast-casual dining chain specializing in breakfast, brunch, and lunch, renowned for its health-conscious menu and high-quality ingredients. Founded in 1983, the company has cultivated a loyal customer base by innovatively adapting its menu to reflect contemporary culinary trends while prioritizing exceptional service. With a strategic focus on expanding its footprint in both existing and new markets, First Watch is well-positioned for sustained growth, making it a compelling investment opportunity in the dynamic dining sector. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | RESTAURANTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 3/31/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | 8/4/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 12.88 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 13.53 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 7/28/2026 1:05:46 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,094,631 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,075,482 |
| 52-Week High | 19.53 |
| 52-Week Low | 9.97 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 29.19% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 31.08 |
| Sector PE | 30.98 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -86.70 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 33.89 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 52.99 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 132.90 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.29 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.38 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 10.19 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.20 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 40.32 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 15.28 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.60 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.22 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.61 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 9 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 61,645,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 793,987,600 |
| 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 | 2,290.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 2.68% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.28 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -0.02 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.38 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 17,576,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 19,432,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 18,925,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 17.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 28.99% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 0.82% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 23,565,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 21,246,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 33,312,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -245,179,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -247,825,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 269,071,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 189,043,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 268,744,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.70 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.70 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 626,279,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 595,389,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 627,657,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -9,464,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.15 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -30,994,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -12,276,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.08 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 10.22 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 11.95 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 13.67 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| RSI | 49.13 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 7/27/2026 11:50:27 PM EST |