CVNA (Carvana Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 82.12 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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CVNA Carvana Co CVNA
73 GF Score
Price $67.34
GF Value $76.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Carvana Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Carvana Co CVNA -4.70% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 82.12 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 98.48. GuruFocus rates CVNA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Vehicles & Parts companies, Carvana Co ranks worse than 99.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Carvana Co's current share price is $67.34. Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.82. Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 82.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CVNA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.04   Med: 98.48   Max: 162.74
Current: 82.3

During the past years, Carvana Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 162.74. The lowest was 76.04. And the median was 98.48.

CVNA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.71% of 1032 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs CVNA: 82.30

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Carvana Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.203. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $0.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Carvana Co  (NYSE:CVNA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Carvana Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Carvana Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Carvana Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Carvana Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 122.92

Carvana Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 135.76 122.92 76.85

CVNA vs PAG, ALTB, KMX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


Carvana Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Carvana Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=67.34/0.82
=82.12

* 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.

Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Carvana Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.203/330.2130*330.2130
=5.203

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Carvana Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 -1.546 241.432 -2.115
201703 -2.153 243.801 -2.916
201706 0.402 244.955 0.542
201709 0.363 246.819 0.486
201712 0.316 246.524 0.423
201803 0.223 249.554 0.295
201806 0.381 251.989 0.499
201809 0.442 252.439 0.578
201812 0.387 251.233 0.509
201903 0.253 254.202 0.329
201906 0.538 256.143 0.694
201909 0.420 256.759 0.540
201912 0.389 256.974 0.500
202003 0.170 258.115 0.217
202006 1.227 257.797 1.572
202009 1.221 260.280 1.549
202012 1.014 260.474 1.285
202103 0.914 264.877 1.139
202106 0.970 271.696 1.179
202109 0.900 274.310 1.083
202112 0.681 278.802 0.807
202203 0.178 287.504 0.204
202206 1.019 296.311 1.136
202209 0.517 296.808 0.575
202212 -0.977 296.797 -1.087
202303 -1.245 301.836 -1.362
202306 -1.309 305.109 -1.417
202309 0.595 307.789 0.638
202312 0.425 306.746 0.458
202403 0.496 312.332 0.524
202406 0.869 314.175 0.913
202409 0.966 315.301 1.012
202412 1.891 315.605 1.979
202503 2.238 319.799 2.311
202506 2.535 322.561 2.595
202509 3.229 324.800 3.283
202512 4.839 324.054 4.931
202603 5.203 330.213 5.203

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 82.12 mean?
Carvana Co (CVNA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 82.12 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Carvana Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 98.48. Over the past decade, Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 76.04 to 162.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #1029 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Carvana Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 82.12 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 98.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.04 to a high of 162.74. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Carvana Co's value of 82.12 is 6366.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #1029 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carvana Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carvana Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PAG and ALTB?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #1029 out of 1032 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Carvana Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Carvana Co's value of 82.12 is 6366.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Carvana Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 76.04 to 162.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.48 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Carvana Co 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carvana Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 82.12 is 6366.1% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Carvana Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carvana Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 82.12, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 98.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carvana Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carvana Co (CVNA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.87, compared to a current price of $67.34 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 82.12, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 98.48 and 6366.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Carvana Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carvana Co (CVNA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 82.12 as of Jul. 19, 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 Carvana Co (CVNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carvana Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $67.34 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.87. GuruFocus considers Carvana Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CVNA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 82.12 (17% below median its 10-year median of 98.48)
  • GF Value™: $76.87 vs. price of $67.34 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6366.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1029 of 1032)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CVNA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carvana Co Business Description

Address 300 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85281
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 revenues include sales of loans originated and sold in securitization transactions or to financing partners, commissions received on VSCs and sales of GAP waiver coverage. The foundation of the business is retail vehicle unit sales. This drives the majority of the revenue and allows the company to capture additional revenue streams associated with financing, VSCs, auto insurance and GAP waiver coverage, as well as trade-in vehicles.
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