Carvana (CVNA) vs. The Home Depot (HD)
This page compares Carvana (CVNA) with The Home Depot (HD) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Carvana (CVNA) and The 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Company 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 | 70.63 billion USD | 312.53 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 28, 2017 | September 22, 1981 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Carvana (CVNA) carries a highly aggressive beta of 3.47, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas The Home Depot (HD) is closer to market-like at 0.99 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -4.14% | 5.47% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -3.26% | -17.12% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 1.07% | -14.75% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 10.22% | -15.39% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -18.66% | -4.57% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -23.71% | -8.81% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 9.39M | 5.64M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 17.01M | 4.27M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 57.08% | 28.36% |
| Beta | 3.47 | 0.99 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
The Home Depot (HD) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 113.30%, above its industry benchmark range, while Carvana (CVNA) at 51.60% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
51.60%
- Max
- 67.95%
- Q3
- 38.08%
- Median
- 15.30%
- Q1
- 4.14%
- Min
- -36.11%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
113.30%
- Max
- 67.95%
- Q3
- 38.08%
- Median
- 15.30%
- Q1
- 4.14%
- Min
- -36.11%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Carvana (CVNA) at 6.40% and The Home Depot (HD) at 8.41% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
6.40%
- Max
- 17.58%
- Q3
- 8.90%
- Median
- 4.27%
- Q1
- 0.65%
- Min
- -9.03%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
8.41%
- Max
- 17.58%
- Q3
- 8.90%
- Median
- 4.27%
- Q1
- 0.65%
- Min
- -9.03%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
The Home Depot (HD) at 12.45% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Carvana (CVNA) at 9.12%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
9.12%
- Max
- 25.31%
- Q3
- 11.55%
- Median
- 5.77%
- Q1
- 1.83%
- Min
- -7.21%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
12.45%
- Max
- 25.31%
- Q3
- 11.55%
- Median
- 5.77%
- Q1
- 1.83%
- Min
- -7.21%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 51.60% | 113.30% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.48% | 13.37% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.40% | 8.41% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.12% | 12.45% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.13% | 33.13% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Carvana (CVNA) at 4.09 carries Current Ratio (MRQ) above its industry mid-range, while The Home Depot (HD) at 1.04 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
4.09
- Max
- 2.65
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.40
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.45
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.04
- Max
- 2.65
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.40
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.45
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Carvana (CVNA) at 1.39 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while The Home Depot (HD) at 3.86 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.39
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.55
- Median
- 0.48
- Q1
- 0.01
- Min
- 0.00
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.86
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.55
- Median
- 0.48
- Q1
- 0.01
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Carvana (CVNA) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -0.76; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile The Home Depot (HD) reports 9.13, ranking against industry peers normally.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
-0.76
- Max
- 79.22
- Q3
- 35.15
- Median
- 6.48
- Q1
- 1.53
- Min
- -45.33
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
9.13
- Max
- 79.22
- Q3
- 35.15
- Median
- 6.48
- Q1
- 1.53
- Min
- -45.33
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 4.09 | 1.04 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 2.57 | 0.28 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.39 | 3.86 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | -0.76 | 9.13 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 51.98% | 4.79% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 51.72% | 2.23% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 14.31% | 1.52% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 29.47% | 4.51% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -77.71% | -4.39% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 126.86% | -4.47% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -5.18% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 3.58% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Carvana (CVNA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile The Home Depot (HD) reports a yield of 2.99%, ranking against industry peers normally.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 6.22%
- Q3
- 2.85%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.99%
- Max
- 6.22%
- Q3
- 2.85%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
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 The Home Depot (HD) reports a payout of 65.56%, ranking against industry peers normally.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 74.93%
- Q3
- 32.52%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
65.56%
- Max
- 74.93%
- Q3
- 32.52%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 2.99% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 65.56% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
The Home Depot (HD) at 21.91 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Carvana (CVNA) at 49.01 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CVNA carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
49.01
- Max
- 59.06
- Q3
- 30.67
- Median
- 20.75
- Q1
- 11.68
- Min
- 1.76
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
21.91
- Max
- 59.06
- Q3
- 30.67
- Median
- 20.75
- Q1
- 11.68
- Min
- 1.76
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
The Home Depot (HD) at 1.84 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Carvana (CVNA) at 3.14 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CVNA carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.14
- Max
- 4.21
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.38
- Min
- 0.09
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.84
- Max
- 4.21
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.38
- Min
- 0.09
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Carvana (CVNA) at 18.52 and The Home Depot (HD) at 22.43 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) among industry peers, indicating higher book-value multiples than typical peers.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
18.52
- Max
- 22.43
- Q3
- 10.49
- Median
- 3.65
- Q1
- 1.73
- Min
- 0.50
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
22.43
- Max
- 22.43
- Q3
- 10.49
- Median
- 3.65
- Q1
- 1.73
- Min
- 0.50
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 49.01 | 21.91 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.14 | 1.84 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 18.52 | 22.43 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 95.18 | 21.45 |