RIVN (Rivian Automotive) Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation: $580 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


RIVN Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN
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What is Rivian Automotive Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation?

Rivian Automotive RIVN -0.84% 49 Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation is $580 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RIVN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Rivian Automotive's Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $580 Mil.

Rivian Automotive's quarterly Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation increased from Sep. 2025 ($529 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($551 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($551 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($580 Mil).

Rivian Automotive's annual Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation increased from Dec. 2023 ($324 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($379 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($379 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($551 Mil).

Rivian Automotive  (NAS:RIVN) Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation Explanation

Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation are the amount due for long-term asset lease agreements that are nearly equivalent to asset purchases. Capital lease obligations are installment payments that constitute a payment of principal plus interest for the capital lease. The Short-Term Capital Lease Obligation is the portion of a Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation that is due over the next year.

Under US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), a capital lease is essentially equivalent to a purchase by the lessee if it meets the following criteria:

1. Ownership of the asset is transferred to the lessee at the end of the lease term;
2. The lease contains a bargain purchase option to buy the equipment at less than fair market value;
3. The lease term equals or exceeds 75% of the asset's estimated useful life;
4. The present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds 90% of the total original cost of the equipment.

Rivian Automotive Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation Related Terms

Rivian Automotive Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation Historical Data

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Rivian Automotive Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation Chart

Rivian Automotive Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 218.00 311.00 324.00 379.00 551.00

Rivian Automotive Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation 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 426.00 462.00 529.00 551.00 580.00
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What does a Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation of $580 Mil mean?
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) has a Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation of $580 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Capital leases are leases where a finance company is typically the legal owner of the asset during the lease term. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors.
Is Rivian Automotive's Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation too high?
Rivian Automotive's current Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation is $580 Mil. Overall, Rivian Automotive has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rivian Automotive's Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation compare to XPEV and LI?
Rivian Automotive's Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation of $580 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation mean?
A high Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capital leases are leases where a finance company is typically the legal owner of the asset during the lease term. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors. Rivian Automotive's current Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation is $580 Mil. 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 $14.44, compared to a current price of $14.77 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation is $580 Mil. Rivian Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation calculated?
Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rivian Automotive (RIVN), the current Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation is $580 Mil 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.77 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.44. GuruFocus considers Rivian Automotive to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RIVN:

  • Long-Term Capital Lease Obligation: $580 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.44 vs. price of $14.77 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Automotive Business Description

Address 14600 Myford Road, Irvine, CA, USA, 92606
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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