Carvana Co. (CVNA) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Carvana Co. (CVNA) has a Graham intrinsic value of $280.67 per share. At $58.83 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 79% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 56.3% a year to $20.3B, with an average return on invested capital of -478.7%.

Graham intrinsic value
$280.67
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$58.83
Price vs Graham value
79% below
Market cap
$13.2B
Revenue (FY2025)
$20.3B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
56.3%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-478.7%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$889.0M

CVNA 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $20.3B $1.4B $8.45 $889.0M 9.3% 15.6%
FY2024 $13.7B $210.0M $1.59 $827.0M 7.2% 16.7%
FY2023 $10.8B $450.0M $0.75 $716.0M -0.7% -1.1%
FY2022 $13.6B -$1.6B -$7.87 -$1.8B -17.3% -35.1%
FY2021 $12.8B -$135.0M -$0.81 -$3.2B — -3.6%
FY2020 $5.6B -$171.1M -$1.31 -$968.2M — -9.6%
FY2019 $3.9B -$114.7M -$1.23 -$987.7M — -13.5%
FY2018 $2.0B -$61.8M — -$558.0M — -157.2%
FY2017 $858.9M -$62.8M — -$278.4M — -4120.7%
FY2016 $365.1M -$93.1M — -$279.8M — —

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Carvana is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 56.3% annually over the past decade.

Carvana has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -8.1% ROIC.

Over the decade, Carvana shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Carvana is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $280.67 per share.

CVNA stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Carvana Co. (CVNA) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CVNA's intrinsic value is about $280.67 per share.

Is CVNA stock undervalued?

At $58.83 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CVNA trades 79% below its Graham value of $280.67. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Carvana Co. grown?

Revenue went from $365.1M in fiscal 2016 to $20.3B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 56.3%. Net income was $1.4B in fiscal 2025.

Does Carvana Co. generate free cash flow?

Carvana Co. generated $889.0M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 3 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CVNA's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -478.7%, and average return on equity was 100.3%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CVNA data come from?

From Carvana Co.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 29, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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