Carvana Co. (CVNA) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Carvana Co is an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. The company derives revenue from used vehicle sales, wholesale vehicle sales and other sales and revenues. The other sales and...
Carvana Co. (CVNA) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 27.01 (historical range: 21.72–2218.96, median: 84.31), placing it at the 9th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.69 (range: 0.05–6.10, 45th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 20.05 (range: 19.77–173.55, 0th percentile).
Carvana Co. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 27.01 | 84.31 | 9th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.69 | 1.88 | 45th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.05 | 39.44 | 0th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 2.19% | 1.82% | 70th | below its historical average |
Carvana Co. (CVNA) Valuation & P/E History
Carvana Co. (CVNA) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations industry currently trading at $58.99 with a market capitalization of $64.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CVNA based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 27.01 is below the historical median of 84.31, placing CVNA at the 9th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.69 compares to a median of 1.88.
CVNA Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Carvana Co.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CVNA is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CVNA is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Carvana Co..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CVNA Overvalued or Undervalued?
Carvana Co. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 18 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CVNA is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CVNA analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CVNA trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.