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Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) compounding analysis

Full-size annual and quarterly year-over-year growth charts for revenue, EPS, operating cash flow, EBITDA, and free cash flow against the 15%, 20%, and 30% bars over 3-, 5-, and 10-year windows, with each metric's valuation multiple vs its own history.

Revenue · 5YDoes not currently clear the 15%+, 20%+, or 30%+ revenue bars over 5Y.

Score
34/100
5Y CAGR
21.7%
Median YoY
21.5%
YoY volatility
σ 30.0pp· choppy
Quarters ≥ 20%
11 of 20
Negative quarters
0
Valuation vs own 5Y history
P/S 0.9x · 5Y median 1.1x · 28th percentile
How this score is computed
  • Quarters at or above 20%: 11 of 20 22 of 40 pts
  • Steadiness (typical swing 30.0pp) → 3.6 of 25 pts
  • Pace (median 21.5% YoY) → 8.7 of 20 pts
  • Latest quarter (13.8% YoY) → 0 of 15 pts
  • Score: 34 of 100

Annual revenue · last 10 fiscal years

$0.00$2.00B$4.00B$6.00B$8.00B20162018202020222025

Quarterly YoY revenue growth vs the 20% line · 5Y

0%25%50%75%100%125%150%20%20222023202420252026

P/S multiple vs its 5Y median · context only

0x2.5x5x7.5x10x5Y median 1.1x2020202120222023202420252026

Across metrics · 5Y

LYFT reported stats per metric over 5Y: annual CAGR, median quarterly year-over-year growth, YoY standard deviation, quarters at or above 20%, and negative quarters.
Metric5Y CAGRMedian YoYYoY σQtrs ≥ 20%Neg. qtrs
Revenue21.7%21.5%30.0pp11 of 200
EPS
Op cash flow
EBITDA
FCF

Reported figures over 5Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.

Scores, qualification bars, and the 0–100 consistency methodology are documented on the compounders list page →

See also: LYFT on the compounders surface · All compounders, ranked

About Lyft, Inc.

Lyft, Inc. facilitates a comprehensive, on-demand transportation platform spanning the United States and Canada. Its core mission involves offering users personalized and immediate access to diverse mobility solutions through its multimodal network. Among its primary services is the Ridesharing Marketplace, which seamlessly connects drivers with passengers. For drivers, the company provides Express Drive, a flexible program for vehicle rentals. Consumers can also utilize Lyft Rentals for longer-distance travel needs. Furthermore, in numerous urban centers, Lyft operates a fleet of shared bikes and scooters, ideal for shorter journeys. The Lyft app enhances its utility by incorporating public transit data, thereby expanding the array of available transport options for users. Beyond these offerings, the company also provides access to autonomous vehicles, specialized enterprise transportation solutions (including concierge services for organizations), and subscription benefits through its Lyft Pink plans. Additional services include Lyft Pass commuter programs, first-mile and last-mile connectivity, and university safe rides initiatives. Established in 2007, the company initially operated as Zimride, Inc. before officially rebranding to Lyft, Inc. in April 2013. Its corporate headquarters are located in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco, CA
2,934 employees
Technology / Software - Application
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
CEO
John David Risher