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Rivian AutomotiveRIVN -2.63%52 Cash Ratio is 1.47 as of Jun. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 3.77. GuruFocus rates RIVN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Rivian Automotive ranks better than 87.53% on this metric.
Rivian Automotive has a Cash Ratio of 1.47. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rivian Automotive's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RIVN'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44 Med: 3.77 Max: 13.81
Current: 1.47
During the past 7 years, Rivian Automotive's highest Cash Ratio was 13.81. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 3.77.
RIVN's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 87.53% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs RIVN: 1.47
Rivian Automotive (NAS:RIVN) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Rivian Automotive Cash Ratio Related Terms
Rivian Automotive Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rivian Automotive's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Rivian Automotive's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Rivian Automotive Cash Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rivian Automotive's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rivian Automotive's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) has a Cash Ratio of 1.47 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 3.77. Over the past decade, Rivian Automotive's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 13.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #163 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Rivian Automotive's Cash Ratio too high?
Rivian Automotive's current Cash Ratio of 1.47 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 3.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 13.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash Ratio is 0.36. Rivian Automotive's value of 1.47 is 308.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #163 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rivian Automotive has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rivian Automotive's Cash Ratio compare to LI and XPEV?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #163 out of 1307 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Rivian Automotive in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.36. Rivian Automotive's value of 1.47 is 308.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Rivian Automotive's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 13.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.77 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Rivian Automotive has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 1,307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rivian Automotive's current Cash Ratio of 1.47 is 308.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rivian Automotive's current Cash Ratio is 1.47, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 3.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rivian Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.48, compared to a current price of $15.93 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.47, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 3.77 and 308.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. Rivian Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rivian Automotive (RIVN), the current Cash Ratio is 1.47 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.93 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.48.
GuruFocus considers Rivian Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RIVN:
Cash Ratio: 1.47 (61% below median its 10-year median of 3.77)
GF Value™: $14.48 vs. price of $15.93 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 308.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#163 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rivian is a battery electric vehicle automaker that sells its vehicles in the US and Canada. The company also develops electronic control units and related software for autos in a joint venture with Volkswagen. Rivian has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a luxury truck and full-size SUV and a delivery van. The company plans to begin selling a midsize SUV in 2026. Total deliveries were over 42,000 in 2025. Rivian is also developing autonomous driving software to be used in its vehicles and for robotaxis on the Uber ride-hailing network.
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