Carvana Co. (CVNA) EBITDA Margin: -0.54%
Is Carvana Co.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Carvana Co.'s EBITDA margin of -0.54% is 1100% below its 5-year average of -0.05%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-15.77%–10.76%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 111.51% below its 12-month average of 4.69%.
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CVNA Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
CVNA EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
-0.54%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
4.69%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
1.09%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
-0.05%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
-7.46%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
N/A
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-111.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-149.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1100.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+92.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
CVNA Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvana Co. (CVNA) | $72.99B | -0.54% | 4.69% | 1.09% | -0.05% |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $71.49B | 9.96% | 10.79% | 12.58% | 14.41% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $74.68B | 16.49% | 15.97% | 14.92% | 13.06% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $66.82B | 10.76% | 12.98% | 14.24% | 14.27% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $79.41B | 23.83% | 23.09% | 23.76% | 18.50% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $82.90B | 12.32% | 13.89% | 13.73% | 11.97% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $84.52B | 25.63% | 28.11% | 25.54% | -3.83% |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $55.91B | 11.63% | 9.38% | 4.77% | -3.26% |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $54.95B | -2.45% | 2.61% | 3.73% | 5.99% |
| AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)vs › | $50.16B | 22.30% | 22.91% | 22.88% | 22.89% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
20.0%
EBITDA Margin
-0.5%
Operating Margin
9.2%
Net Margin
7.1%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Carvana Co. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Carvana Co. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The EBITDA margin for CVNA stock is -0.54%.
- Is Carvana Co.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Carvana Co.'s EBITDA margin of -0.54% is 1100% below its 5-year average of -0.05%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-15.77%–10.76%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for CVNA stock is 4.69%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for CVNA stock is 1.09%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for CVNA stock is -0.05%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for CVNA stock is -7.46%.
Carvana Co. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -0.54% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.76% |
| 2022-12-31 | -15.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | -0.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | -4.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | -6.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | -10.54% |
| 2017-12-31 | -16.89% |
| 2016-12-31 | -23.24% |
| 2015-12-31 | -24.98% |
| 2014-12-31 | -32.21% |
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About Carvana Co.
Carvana Co., along with its subsidiaries, operates a digital platform facilitating the purchase and sale of pre-owned vehicles across the United States. Their comprehensive services span the entire customer journey, including sourcing and reconditioning automobiles, providing an intuitive online browsing and transaction experience, offering financing solutions, and supplying complementary products. The company also manages its own specialized logistics network for distinctive delivery and pickup options, alongside providing extensive post-sale support. Furthermore, Carvana operates various vehicle auction sites. This company was established in 2012 and maintains its headquarters in Tempe, Arizona.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Dealerships
- CEO
- Ernest C. Garcia