LYFT:NASDAQLyft, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-19 - not real-time
$13.23
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Lyft trades at $13.23, barely above the computed support of $12.76 and well below its DCF fair value of $75, implying a massive upside potential of over 40%. Technical indicators show a neutral trend with the 20‑day SMA (13.96) modestly above the 50‑day SMA (13.72) but both under the 200‑day SMA (17.38), while the RSI sits at 40.8, suggesting the stock is not overbought. The MACD histogram is negative and the signal line is bearish, adding short‑term downside pressure. Volatility is high at 38% over the past 30 days and beta of 1.32 points to amplified market moves. Fundamentally, the company posted 13.8% revenue growth, a gross margin of 35.6% and a modest net profit of $14.2 M, turning a previously loss‑making business into profit. The P/E ratio of 1.93 is dramatically lower than the industry average of 37.8, indicating extreme valuation compression. Cash on hand ($1.72 B) comfortably exceeds debt ($1.29 B), yielding a debt‑to‑equity of 42.6%. Recent earnings beat and strong booking growth (19% YoY) have been highlighted in hedge‑fund commentary, reinforcing the upside narrative. However, the bearish MACD, proximity to support, and high volatility temper immediate optimism. Overall, the stock appears deeply undervalued with significant upside, but short‑term price pressure and sector‑specific risks remain.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price is near technical support and MACD is bearish
- RSI indicates neutral momentum
- Recent earnings beat may limit further downside
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Revenue growth of 13.8% and 19% YoY booking increase
- P/E of 1.93 vs industry 37.8 signals value
- Increasing volume and strong cash position
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Massive upside to DCF fair value (~$75) and 42% upside estimate
- Potential upside from autonomous‑vehicle initiatives
- Strategic positioning in a growing multimodal mobility market
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth13.80%
Profit Margin43.82%
P/E Ratio1.9
ROE147.81%
ROA-1.24%
Debt/Equity42.62
P/B Ratio1.7
Op. Cash Flow$1.2B
Free Cash Flow$1.2B
Industry P/E37.8
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI40.8
Support$12.76
Resistance$14.98
MA 20$13.96
MA 50$13.72
MA 200$17.38
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.18
Valuation
Fair Value$75.10
Target Price$18.79
Upside/Downside42.10%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Risk Assessment
Beta1.32
Volatility37.93%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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