Carvana Co. (CVNA) — Stock Score Summary

Carvana Co. (CVNA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 21/100 based on Quality (53/100), Value (14/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Carvana has shown impressive operational improvements, but it remains a highly volatile, capital-intensive retail platform that does not align with our core macro themes or conservative margin of safety requirements.

Carvana Co. is an innovative online used car retailer enabling customers to buy, sell, and finance vehicles entirely online, with options for delivery or pick-up from its signature car vending machines. Its competitive advantage lies in a proprietary logistics network, a fully digital transaction process, and a strong brand built on customer convenience. The company is a disruptor in the traditional automotive retail sector, aiming for a scalable, asset-heavy e-commerce model.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$68.75
Market Cap$80.6B
P/E (TTM)38.26
P/E (Forward)31.34
Price/Book12.72
Return on Equity60.2%
Return on Invested Capital-3.3%
Debt/Equity121.35
Gross Margin20.1%
Operating Margin9.0%
Revenue Growth52.0%
Free Cash Flow$197M

Carvana Co. operates in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carvana Co.’s (CVNA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Carvana Co. (CVNA) is 21/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (53), Value (14), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Carvana Co. have an economic moat?
Carvana Co. (CVNA) has a Quality factor score of 53/100. 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 Carvana Co. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Carvana Co. (CVNA) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 21/100. 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 Carvana Co. in?
Carvana Co. (CVNA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry (United States).