Carvana Co (CVNA)vsAlphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)
CVNA
Carvana Co
$77.94
-80.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $317.62B
GOOG
Alphabet Inc Class C
$397.05
+0.44%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.79T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class C generates 1776% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $22.52B). GOOG leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs 6.4%. GOOG trades at a lower P/E of 30.1x. GOOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CVNA
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
GOOG
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CVNA.
Margin of Safety
+2.2%
Fair Value
$404.18
Current Price
$397.05
$7.13 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Revenue surging 52.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Earnings expanding 82.0% YoY
Generating 10.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
6.4% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVNA
The strongest argument for CVNA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 52.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GOOG
The strongest argument for GOOG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.9% and operating margin at 36.1%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CVNA
The primary concerns for CVNA are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 231.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : GOOG
The primary concerns for GOOG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CVNA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while GOOG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CVNA carries more volatility with a beta of 3.55 — expect wider price swings.
CVNA is growing revenue faster at 52.0% — sustainability is the question.
GOOG generates stronger free cash flow (10.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOG scores higher overall (73/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 37.9% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Carvana Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Carvana Co., operates an e-commerce platform to buy and sell used cars in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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