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CARVANA CO (CVNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CVNA - US1468691027 - Common Stock

463.09 USD
+20.51 (+4.63%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
463.9 USD
+0.81 (+0.17%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CVNA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CVNA was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. CVNA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CVNA is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make CVNA suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CVNA was profitable.
CVNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CVNA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CVNA reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CVNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCVNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1B -2B -3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CVNA (6.38%) is better than 75.41% of its industry peers.
CVNA has a Return On Equity of 27.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVNA outperforms 86.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.57%, CVNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.38%
ROE 27.6%
ROIC 17.57%
ROA(3y)-3.14%
ROA(5y)-3.39%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CVNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCVNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 300

1.3 Margins

CVNA's Profit Margin of 3.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVNA outperforms 71.31% of its industry peers.
CVNA has a Operating Margin of 9.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVNA outperforms 81.15% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of CVNA (21.37%) is worse than 79.51% of its industry peers.
CVNA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.4%
PM (TTM) 3.44%
GM 21.37%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.8%
GM growth 5Y10.37%
CVNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCVNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CVNA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CVNA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CVNA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CVNA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CVNA Yearly Shares OutstandingCVNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
CVNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCVNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.86 indicates that CVNA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.86, CVNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CVNA has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.53. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CVNA would need 9.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CVNA's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.53 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVNA outperforms 56.56% of its industry peers.
CVNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.14. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CVNA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.14. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVNA underperforms 69.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.14
Debt/FCF 9.53
Altman-Z 10.86
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC9.52%
CVNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCVNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

CVNA has a Current Ratio of 4.05. This indicates that CVNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.05, CVNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
CVNA has a Quick Ratio of 2.55. This indicates that CVNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CVNA has a Quick ratio of 2.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVNA outperforms 91.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.05
Quick Ratio 2.55
CVNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCVNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CVNA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 43700.00%, which is quite impressive.
CVNA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 45.55%.
CVNA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 28.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)43700%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%60.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.55%
Revenue growth 3Y2.19%
Revenue growth 5Y28.25%
Sales Q2Q%54.5%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 49.29% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CVNA is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 27.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y233.13%
EPS Next 2Y114.01%
EPS Next 3Y84.98%
EPS Next 5Y49.29%
Revenue Next Year48.02%
Revenue Next 2Y37.25%
Revenue Next 3Y33.03%
Revenue Next 5Y27.94%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CVNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCVNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 50B 100B
CVNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCVNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 -5 10 -10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 105.73, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CVNA.
CVNA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CVNA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 64.40, CVNA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CVNA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. CVNA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 105.73
Fwd PE 64.4
CVNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCVNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

CVNA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CVNA is more expensive than 68.03% of the companies in the same industry.
CVNA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 184.51
EV/EBITDA 51.94
CVNA Per share dataCVNA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CVNA's earnings are expected to grow with 84.98% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y114.01%
EPS Next 3Y84.98%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CVNA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CARVANA CO

NYSE:CVNA (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 463.9 +0.81 (+0.17%)

463.09

+20.51 (+4.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners98.05%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins Owners2.14%
Ins Owner Change-2.26%
Market Cap100.74B
Revenue(TTM)18.27B
Net Income(TTM)629.00M
Analysts81.21
Price Target448.25 (-3.2%)
Short Float %10.34%
Short Ratio3.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.89%
Max EPS beat(2)13.33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)53.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.89%
Max EPS beat(4)130.76%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)97.4%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)84.87%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)52.77%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.04%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.34%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.72%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.45%
PT rev (1m)5.19%
PT rev (3m)8.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 105.73
Fwd PE 64.4
P/S 5.52
P/FCF 184.51
P/OCF 151.26
P/B 44.2
P/tB 44.95
EV/EBITDA 51.94
EPS(TTM)4.38
EY0.95%
EPS(NY)7.19
Fwd EY1.55%
FCF(TTM)2.51
FCFY0.54%
OCF(TTM)3.06
OCFY0.66%
SpS83.97
BVpS10.48
TBVpS10.3
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.38%
ROE 27.6%
ROCE 20.67%
ROIC 17.57%
ROICexc 23.6%
ROICexgc 23.75%
OM 9.4%
PM (TTM) 3.44%
GM 21.37%
FCFM 2.99%
ROA(3y)-3.14%
ROA(5y)-3.39%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.8%
GM growth 5Y10.37%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.14
Debt/FCF 9.53
Debt/EBITDA 2.45
Cap/Depr 42.86%
Cap/Sales 0.66%
Interest Coverage 5.04
Cash Conversion 33.35%
Profit Quality 86.8%
Current Ratio 4.05
Quick Ratio 2.55
Altman-Z 10.86
F-Score8
WACC9.52%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)83.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)253.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)43700%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%60.94%
EPS Next Y233.13%
EPS Next 2Y114.01%
EPS Next 3Y84.98%
EPS Next 5Y49.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.55%
Revenue growth 3Y2.19%
Revenue growth 5Y28.25%
Sales Q2Q%54.5%
Revenue Next Year48.02%
Revenue Next 2Y37.25%
Revenue Next 3Y33.03%
Revenue Next 5Y27.94%
EBIT growth 1Y147.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year130.59%
EBIT Next 3Y56.75%
EBIT Next 5Y41.43%
FCF growth 1Y215.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y119.8%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CARVANA CO / CVNA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CVNA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CVNA.


Can you provide the valuation status for CARVANA CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CARVANA CO (CVNA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CVNA stock?

CARVANA CO (CVNA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of CARVANA CO (CVNA) stock?

The financial health rating of CARVANA CO (CVNA) is 6 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of CARVANA CO (CVNA) stock?

The dividend rating of CARVANA CO (CVNA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.