Carvana Co (XSWX:CVNA) Days Inventory: 45.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median


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What is Carvana Co Days Inventory?

Carvana Co XSWX:CVNA -3.90% 73 Days Inventory is 45.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 67.44. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CVNA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.63. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Vehicles & Parts companies, Carvana Co ranks better than 81.39% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Carvana Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,008 Mil. Carvana Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,063 Mil. Hence, Carvana Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.10.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carvana Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:CVNA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.29   Med: 67.44   Max: 133.75
Current: 44.29

During the past 12 years, Carvana Co's highest Days Inventory was 133.75. The lowest was 44.29. And the median was 67.44.

XSWX:CVNA's Days Inventory is ranked better than
81.39% of 1295 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.74 vs XSWX:CVNA: 44.29

Carvana Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (43.17) to Mar. 2026 (45.10). It might indicate that Carvana Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Carvana Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.02.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Carvana Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.


Carvana Co  (XSWX:CVNA) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Carvana Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Carvana Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Carvana Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Carvana Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carvana Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Carvana Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Carvana Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:CVNA vs PAG, ALTB, LAD: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Carvana Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carvana Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carvana Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Carvana Co Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Carvana Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1433.693 + 1918.935) / 2 ) / 12853.997*365
=1676.314 / 12853.997*365
=47.60

Carvana Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1918.935 + 2097.367) / 2 ) / 4063.256*365 / 4
=2008.151 / 4063.256*365 / 4
=45.10

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 45.10 mean?
Carvana Co (XSWX:CVNA) has a Days Inventory of 45.10 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Carvana Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 67.44. Over the past decade, Carvana Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 44.29 to 133.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #241 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Carvana Co's Days Inventory too high?
Carvana Co's current Days Inventory of 45.10 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 67.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.29 to a high of 133.75. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. Carvana Co's value of 45.10 is 44.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #241 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carvana Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carvana Co's Days Inventory compare to PAG and ALTB?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #241 out of 1295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Carvana Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. Carvana Co's value of 45.10 is 44.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Carvana Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 44.29 to 133.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.44 vs. the industry median of 80.74, Carvana Co has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.74, based on 1,295 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carvana Co's current Days Inventory of 45.10 is 44.1% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Carvana Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carvana Co's current Days Inventory is 45.10, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 67.44. 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?
Carvana Co (XSWX:CVNA) has a current Days Inventory of 45.10. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.63, compared to a current price of CHF52.50 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 45.10, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 67.44 and 44.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.74. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carvana Co (XSWX:CVNA), the current Days Inventory is 45.10 as of Mar. 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 (XSWX:CVNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carvana Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF52.50 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.63.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CVNA:

  • Days Inventory: 45.10 (33% below median its 10-year median of 67.44)
  • GF Value™: CHF63.63 vs. price of CHF52.50 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#241 of 1295)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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