CVNA (Carvana Co) EV-to-EBITDA: 552.11 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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CVNA Carvana Co CVNA
73 GF Score
Price $68.03
GF Value $80.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Carvana Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Carvana Co CVNA +2.87% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 552.11 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates CVNA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,147 Vehicles & Parts companies, Carvana Co ranks worse than 99.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Carvana Co's enterprise value is $78,400 Mil. Carvana Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $142 Mil. Therefore, Carvana Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 552.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carvana Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CVNA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5148.32   Med: -8.78   Max: 2028.24
Current: 552.11

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Carvana Co was 2028.24. The lowest was -5148.32. And the median was -8.78.

CVNA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
99.3% of 1147 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.51 vs CVNA: 552.11

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-04), Carvana Co's stock price is $68.03. Carvana Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.808. Therefore, Carvana Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 37.63.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Carvana Co  (NYSE:CVNA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Carvana Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=68.03/1.808
=37.63

Carvana Co's share price for today is $68.03.
Carvana Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.808.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Carvana Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Carvana Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carvana Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Carvana Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5,286.97 -3.74 9.69 22.92 -577.22

Carvana Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 26.96 29.44 -577.22 -551.29 535.00

CVNA vs PAG, KMX, ALTB: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Carvana Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carvana Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carvana Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Carvana Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Carvana Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=78399.682/142
=552.11

Carvana Co's current Enterprise Value is $78,400 Mil.
Carvana Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $142 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 552.11 mean?
Carvana Co (CVNA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 552.11 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Carvana Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #1139 out of 1147 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Carvana Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Carvana Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 552.11. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.51. Carvana Co's value of 552.11 is 5705.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #1139 out of 1147 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to PAG and KMX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #1139 out of 1147 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Carvana Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.51. Carvana Co's value of 552.11 is 5705.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.51, based on 1,147 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carvana Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 552.11 is 5705.6% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Carvana Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carvana Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 552.11. 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 $80.33, compared to a current price of $68.03 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 552.11 and 5705.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.51. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carvana Co (CVNA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 552.11 as of Aug. 04, 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 $68.03 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.33. GuruFocus considers Carvana Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CVNA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 552.11
  • GF Value™: $80.33 vs. price of $68.03 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5705.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1139 of 1147)

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.
73GF Score

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