Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) — Stock Score Summary

Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (83/100), and Momentum (24/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Lyft operates in a highly competitive duopoly with weak pricing power, low capital efficiency, and no structural moat, failing our Buffett and Sleep lenses.

Lyft, Inc. operates a multimodal transportation network in the United States and Canada, primarily offering ride-sharing services via its mobile application. The company benefits from network effects, where a growing base of riders attracts more drivers and vice versa, creating a strong market position alongside its primary competitor. Lyft is a technology-driven platform continuously investing in its user experience to maintain market share in urban mobility.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$14.09
Market Cap$5.2B
P/E (TTM)2.06
P/E (Forward)6.95
Price/Book1.79
Return on Equity147.8%
Return on Invested Capital-0.7%
Debt/Equity42.62
Gross Margin35.6%
Operating Margin-0.3%
Revenue Growth13.8%
Free Cash Flow$1.2B

Lyft, Inc. operates in the Software - Application industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lyft, Inc.’s (LYFT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (83), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Lyft, Inc. have an economic moat?
Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 Lyft, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. 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 Lyft, Inc. in?
Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry (United States).
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