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Rivian AutomotiveRIVN -2.63%52 Debt-to-Equity is 1.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 228% above its 10-year median of 0.32. 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 1,218 Vehicles & Parts companies, Rivian Automotive ranks worse than 77.09% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rivian Automotive's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RIVN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.89 Med: 0.32 Max: 1.49
Current: 1.05
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Rivian Automotive was 1.49. The lowest was -0.89. And the median was 0.32.
RIVN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.09% of 1218
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs RIVN: 1.05
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Rivian Automotive Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Rivian Automotive Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rivian Automotive's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rivian Automotive's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rivian Automotive's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors. This is 228% above median its historical median of 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #939 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Rivian Automotive's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Rivian Automotive's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 is 228% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Rivian Automotive's value of 1.05 is 128.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #939 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to LI and XPEV?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #939 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Rivian Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Rivian Automotive's value of 1.05 is 128.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.46, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,218 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rivian Automotive's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.05 is 128.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rivian Automotive's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05, which is 228% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 Debt-to-Equity is 1.05, which is 228% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 128.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rivian Automotive (RIVN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.05 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:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.05 (228% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $14.48 vs. price of $15.93 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#939 of 1218)
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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