ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) — Stock Score Summary

ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 7/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. ACV Auctions operates a digital wholesale auto marketplace. While it has some network effects, it is highly sensitive to cyclical automotive volumes and lacks the high ROIC and consistent profitability required by our Buffett and Terry Smith lenses.

ACV Auctions Inc. operates a digital wholesale marketplace for vehicles, connecting franchised and independent dealers across the U.S. Its platform provides a comprehensive digital inspection process, data analytics, and logistics services, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional physical auctions. ACV's competitive moat is its proprietary technology and data-driven approach, providing transparency and speed in the used vehicle wholesale market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$5.72
Market Cap$1.1B
P/E (Forward)17.63
Price/Book2.37
Return on Equity-14.3%
Return on Invested Capital-8.3%
Debt/Equity57.09
Gross Margin27.1%
Operating Margin-4.5%
Revenue Growth11.8%
Free Cash Flow$4M

ACV Auctions Inc. operates in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACV Auctions Inc.’s (ACVA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) is 7/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (38), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does ACV Auctions Inc. have an economic moat?
ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is ACV Auctions Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 7/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is ACV Auctions Inc. in?
ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry (United States).
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