The historical rank and industry rank for Rivian Automotive's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RIVN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8523.64 Med: -122.51 Max: -63.62
Current: -63.62
RIVN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 95.93% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs RIVN: -63.62
Rivian Automotive (NAS:RIVN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Rivian Automotive Net Margin % Related Terms
Rivian Automotive Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rivian Automotive's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rivian Automotive's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rivian Automotive's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of -30.12% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1272 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Rivian Automotive's Net Margin % too high?
Rivian Automotive's current Net Margin % is -30.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1272 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to XPEV and LI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1272 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places Rivian Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,326 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rivian Automotive's current Net Margin % is -30.12%. 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 $14.64 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -30.12%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rivian Automotive (RIVN), the current Net Margin % is -30.12% 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 $14.64 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.44.
GuruFocus considers Rivian Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RIVN:
Net Margin %: -30.12%
GF Value™: $14.44 vs. price of $14.64 (1.4% above fair value)
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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