Carvana (CVNA) vs. Home Depot (HD)
This page compares Carvana (CVNA) with Home Depot (HD) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Carvana (CVNA) and Home Depot (HD) both belong to the Specialty Retail industry, though CVNA is classified under Automotive Retail while HD falls under Home Improvement Retail.
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Carvana Co. | The Home Depot, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Specialty Retail | Specialty Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Automotive Retail | Home Improvement Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 80.07 billion USD | 316.23 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 28, 2017 | September 22, 1981 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Home Depot (HD) at 22.52 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Carvana (CVNA) at 42.44 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CVNA carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
42.44
- Max
- 53.79
- Q3
- 31.63
- Median
- 20.66
- Q1
- 12.72
- Min
- 1.19
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
22.52
- Max
- 53.79
- Q3
- 31.63
- Median
- 20.66
- Q1
- 12.72
- Min
- 1.19
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Carvana (CVNA) at 3.56 and Home Depot (HD) at 1.90 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.56
- Max
- 3.95
- Q3
- 1.80
- Median
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.90
- Max
- 3.95
- Q3
- 1.80
- Median
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Measured against book value, both Carvana (CVNA) at 14.03 and Home Depot (HD) at 22.79 look expensive — each Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) sits above its industry’s benchmark range.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
14.03
- Max
- 11.11
- Q3
- 5.29
- Median
- 2.18
- Q1
- 1.09
- Min
- -3.55
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
22.79
- Max
- 11.11
- Q3
- 5.29
- Median
- 2.18
- Q1
- 1.09
- Min
- -3.55
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 42.44 | 22.52 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.56 | 1.90 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 14.03 | 22.79 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.25% | 3.20% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Home Depot (HD) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 128.38%, above its industry benchmark range, while Carvana (CVNA) at 60.17% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
60.17%
- Max
- 61.25%
- Q3
- 29.81%
- Median
- 12.51%
- Q1
- 4.09%
- Min
- -29.94%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
128.38%
- Max
- 61.25%
- Q3
- 29.81%
- Median
- 12.51%
- Q1
- 4.09%
- Min
- -29.94%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Home Depot (HD) at 8.41% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Carvana (CVNA) at 6.40%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
6.40%
- Max
- 18.99%
- Q3
- 8.36%
- Median
- 3.13%
- Q1
- 0.46%
- Min
- -11.15%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
8.41%
- Max
- 18.99%
- Q3
- 8.36%
- Median
- 3.13%
- Q1
- 0.46%
- Min
- -11.15%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Home Depot (HD) at 11.93% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Carvana (CVNA) at 9.03%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
9.03%
- Max
- 26.75%
- Q3
- 11.69%
- Median
- 5.66%
- Q1
- 1.53%
- Min
- -8.07%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
11.93%
- Max
- 26.75%
- Q3
- 11.69%
- Median
- 5.66%
- Q1
- 1.53%
- Min
- -8.07%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 60.17% | 128.38% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 11.43% | 12.52% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.40% | 8.41% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.03% | 11.93% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.13% | 33.13% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 48.63% | 3.24% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 14.31% | 1.52% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 431.45% | -4.56% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -5.18% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Home Depot (HD) at 1.05 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Carvana (CVNA) at 4.09 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
4.09
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.05
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Carvana (CVNA) at 1.21 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Home Depot (HD) at 4.59 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.21
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.71
- Min
- 0.01
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
4.59
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.71
- Min
- 0.01
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 4.09 | 1.05 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.21 | 4.59 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.16 | 2.49 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Home Depot (HD) reports Dividend Yield (TTM) of 2.94% and can be ranked against industry peers; Carvana (CVNA) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
--
- Max
- 6.89%
- Q3
- 4.16%
- Median
- 2.94%
- Q1
- 1.57%
- Min
- 0.20%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.94%
- Max
- 6.89%
- Q3
- 4.16%
- Median
- 2.94%
- Q1
- 1.57%
- Min
- 0.20%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Carvana (CVNA) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Home Depot (HD) reports a payout of 65.55%, ranking against industry peers normally.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 32.83%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
65.55%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 32.83%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | -- | 2.94% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 65.55% |
Performance & Risk
Carvana (CVNA) carries a highly aggressive beta of 3.45, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Home Depot (HD) is closer to market-like at 0.98 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 14.19% | -11.71% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 59.00% | 23.41% |
| Beta | 3.45 | 0.98 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 13.17M | 4.47M |