Carvana Co (XSWX:CVNA) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


XSWX:CVNA Carvana Co XSWX:CVNA
73 GF Score
Price CHF52.50
GF Value CHF63.63
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What is Carvana Co Moat Score?

Carvana Co XSWX:CVNA -3.90% 73 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. 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 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, Carvana Co ranks better than 90.36% on this metric.

Carvana Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Carvana Co has Narrow Moat: Carvana benefits from a unique online car sales platform and a growing brand presence. However, the automotive retail market is highly competitive with low switching costs, limiting its ability to establish a strong moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Carvana Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Carvana Co  (XSWX:CVNA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Carvana Co Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:CVNA vs PAG, ALTB, LAD: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Carvana Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Carvana Co (XSWX:CVNA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #127 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Carvana Co's Moat Score too high?
Carvana Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #127 out of 1317 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 Moat Score compare to PAG and ALTB?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Carvana Co ranks #127 out of 1317 companies for Moat Score. This places Carvana Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Carvana Co's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score of 4. 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 Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carvana Co (XSWX:CVNA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: CHF63.63 vs. price of CHF52.50 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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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