Carvana Co. (CVNA) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -33.63%
Is Carvana Co.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Carvana Co.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -33.63% is 271% below its 5-year average of -9.08%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-33.63%–13.32%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 231.17% below its 12-month average of -10.16%.
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CVNA Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-33.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-10.16%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-10.10%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-9.08%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-16.79%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-231.17%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-233.14%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-270.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-100.28%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
CVNA Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvana Co. (CVNA) | $75.57B | -33.63% | -10.16% | -10.10% | -9.08% |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $75.80B | 1.16% | 2.58% | 3.32% | 3.26% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $75.29B | 17.10% | 16.96% | 16.07% | 14.27% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $79.02B | 11.29% | 13.84% | 13.21% | 9.40% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $82.47B | 19.16% | 18.93% | 18.27% | 2.36% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $83.47B | 11.78% | 14.75% | 13.57% | 9.51% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $66.82B | 11.57% | 15.04% | 16.70% | 16.54% |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $57.89B | 0.75% | 1.26% | 1.78% | 1.23% |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $53.08B | 8.10% | 5.54% | -0.59% | -6.30% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs › | $49.02B | 14.36% | 13.88% | 11.58% | 11.14% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-33.6%
ROE
42.9%
Carvana Co. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Carvana Co. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVNA stock is -33.63%.
- Is Carvana Co.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Carvana Co.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -33.63% is 271% below its 5-year average of -9.08%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-33.63%–13.32%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVNA stock is -10.16%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVNA stock is -10.10%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVNA stock is -9.08%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carvana Co. (CVNA)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVNA stock is -16.79%.
Carvana Co. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -33.63% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.32% |
| 2023-12-31 | -1.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | -19.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | -1.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | -12.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | -15.48% |
| 2018-12-31 | -26.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | -26.37% |
| 2016-12-31 | -29.26% |
| 2015-12-31 | -32.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | -39.90% |
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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