Carvana (CVNA) vs. Tesla (TSLA)
This page compares Carvana (CVNA) with Tesla (TSLA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Carvana (CVNA) and Tesla (TSLA) share the Consumer Discretionary sector but sit in different industry groups — CVNA in Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and TSLA in Automobiles & Components.
| Symbol | CVNA | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Carvana Co. | Tesla, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Automobiles & Components |
| GICS Industry | Specialty Retail | Automobiles |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Automotive Retail | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market Capitalization | 70.63 billion USD | 1,569.33 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | April 28, 2017 | June 29, 2010 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -4.14% | -1.04% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -3.26% | 1.49% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 1.07% | 3.95% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 10.22% | 24.87% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -18.66% | 9.49% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -23.71% | -7.09% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 9.39M | 55.79M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 17.01M | 61.41M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 57.08% | 40.34% |
| Beta | 3.47 | 1.78 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Carvana (CVNA) at 51.60% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Tesla (TSLA) at 4.77%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
51.60%
- Max
- 67.95%
- Q3
- 38.08%
- Median
- 15.30%
- Q1
- 4.14%
- Min
- -36.11%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.77%
- Max
- 41.86%
- Q3
- 10.10%
- Median
- 4.09%
- Q1
- -21.56%
- Min
- -61.80%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Carvana (CVNA) at 6.40% and Tesla (TSLA) at 3.95% 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%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
3.95%
- Max
- 17.27%
- Q3
- 4.52%
- Median
- 1.68%
- Q1
- -5.33%
- Min
- -14.50%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Carvana (CVNA) at 9.12% and Tesla (TSLA) at 5.00% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
9.12%
- Max
- 25.31%
- Q3
- 11.55%
- Median
- 5.77%
- Q1
- 1.83%
- Min
- -7.21%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
5.00%
- Max
- 17.87%
- Q3
- 6.99%
- Median
- 3.34%
- Q1
- -3.65%
- Min
- -12.05%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 51.60% | 4.77% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.48% | 2.84% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.40% | 3.95% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.12% | 5.00% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.13% | 19.07% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Tesla (TSLA) at 2.04 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
- 2.65
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.40
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.45
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
2.04
- Max
- 3.29
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.75
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.43
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Tesla (TSLA) at 0.11 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Carvana (CVNA) at 1.39, which sits around the industry mid-range.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.39
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.55
- Median
- 0.48
- Q1
- 0.01
- Min
- 0.00
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.11
- Max
- 2.33
- Q3
- 1.13
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.28
- 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 Tesla (TSLA) reports 71.48, 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
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
71.48
- Max
- 25.00
- Q3
- 10.92
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- -4.10
- Min
- -21.51
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 4.09 | 2.04 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 2.57 | 1.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.39 | 0.11 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | -0.76 | 71.48 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 51.98% | 15.78% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 51.72% | 2.25% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 14.31% | 5.19% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 29.47% | 24.63% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -77.71% | 16.01% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 126.86% | -39.08% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -33.28% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 38.32% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither Carvana (CVNA) nor Tesla (TSLA) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 6.22%
- Q3
- 2.85%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.37%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither Carvana (CVNA) nor Tesla (TSLA) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 74.93%
- Q3
- 32.52%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 59.03%
- Q3
- 30.73%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Carvana (CVNA) at 49.01 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), but Tesla (TSLA) at 406.35 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing earnings multiples relative to peers, with TSLA higher.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
49.01
- Max
- 59.06
- Q3
- 30.67
- Median
- 20.75
- Q1
- 11.68
- Min
- 1.76
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
406.35
- Max
- 45.84
- Q3
- 36.14
- Median
- 20.42
- Q1
- 12.99
- Min
- 9.96
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Carvana (CVNA) at 3.14 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but Tesla (TSLA) at 16.03 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with TSLA higher.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.14
- Max
- 4.21
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.38
- Min
- 0.09
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
16.03
- Max
- 4.09
- Q3
- 1.90
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.40
- Min
- 0.09
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Carvana (CVNA) at 18.52 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), but Tesla (TSLA) at 16.58 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated book-value multiples relative to peers, with TSLA higher.
CVNA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
18.52
- Max
- 22.43
- Q3
- 10.49
- Median
- 3.65
- Q1
- 1.73
- Min
- 0.50
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
16.58
- Max
- 4.36
- Q3
- 2.97
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.29
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CVNA | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 49.01 | 406.35 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.14 | 16.03 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 18.52 | 16.58 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 95.18 | 224.19 |