CVNA:NYSECarvana Co. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-19 - not real-time
$63.35
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Carvana (CVNA) is trading at $63.35, well below its 20‑day ($75.81), 50‑day ($69.32) and 200‑day ($73.85) moving averages, indicating short‑term weakness, yet the RSI of 31.4 signals an oversold condition that could prompt a bounce toward the identified support level of $61.73. The MACD remains bearish with a negative histogram, reinforcing downside pressure, while the 30‑day volatility of 53% and a computed beta of 2.17 highlight pronounced price swings and market sensitivity. On the fundamentals side, CVNA posted a robust 52% revenue growth to $22.5 B, but margins remain modest (gross 20%, operating 9%, profit 6.4%) and the balance sheet is leveraged, reflected in a debt‑to‑equity ratio of 121%. Valuation metrics are stretched: a trailing PE of 36.8 and a price‑to‑book of 12.2 contrast sharply with the DCF‑derived fair value of $3.86, suggesting the market may be pricing in future growth expectations. Analyst consensus is bullish, with a median price target of $93, implying roughly a 47% upside, and the stock has been highlighted by Jim Cramer and other fund managers as a strong performer, up 69% over the past year. The upcoming Q1 2026 earnings release and a 5‑for‑1 forward stock split add catalytic potential, though the split was approved when shares were near $297, indicating a significant price adjustment. The Fear & Greed Index currently reads “Extreme Greed” (89.2), reflecting heightened investor optimism that could amplify short‑term volatility. Overall, CVNA sits at a crossroads where technical oversold signals, strong top‑line growth, and favorable analyst sentiment may outweigh valuation concerns and balance‑sheet risk in the near term.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Oversold RSI suggesting near‑term price rebound
- Proximity to technical support at $61.73
- Upcoming earnings and stock split catalyzing volatility
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Strong 52% YoY revenue growth
- Analyst price targets averaging $93 (+47% upside)
- Improved share liquidity post‑split
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Sustainable e‑commerce model in used‑car market
- High leverage (debt‑to‑equity 121%) posing balance‑sheet risk
- Cyclical consumer sector exposure
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth52.00%
Profit Margin6.40%
P/E Ratio36.8
ROE60.17%
ROA11.43%
Debt/Equity121.35
P/B Ratio12.2
Op. Cash Flow$911.0M
Free Cash Flow$196.8M
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI31.4
Support$61.73
Resistance$83.91
MA 20$75.81
MA 50$69.32
MA 200$73.85
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.18
Valuation
Fair Value$3.86
Target Price$92.92
Upside/Downside46.68%
GradeFair
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta2.17
Volatility53.20%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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