ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
ACV Auctions Inc. stock (ACVA) is currently trading at $4.39. ACV Auctions Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.01. Analyst consensus price target for ACVA is $9.12. WallStSmart rates ACVA as Sell.
- ACVA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ACVA PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ACVA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ACVA stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ACVA fair value vs current price
- ACVA insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ACVA undervalued or overvalued?
- ACV Auctions Inc. financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ACVA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ACVA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) · 8 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) Key Strengths (3)
96.38% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.01 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.91x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Solid revenue growth at 15.10% per year
ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 37/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.01), Price/Book (1.91) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 15.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -15.20%, Operating Margin at -13.90%, Profit Margin at -8.71%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -15.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 15.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ACVA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ACVA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.01x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 6.41x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 28.09x set in Apr 2021, and 0% above its historical low of 1.01x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
The Big Picture
ACV Auctions Inc. is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 760M with 15% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -8.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
The company is unprofitable with a -8.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -23M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.69, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact ACV Auctions Inc..
Bottom Line
ACV Auctions Inc. offers an attractive blend of growth (15% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(32 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
CHAMOUN, GEORGE Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +24,272 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
WATERMAN, MICHAEL Chief Sales Officer | Buy | +214,600 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
CHAMOUN, GEORGE Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +16,892 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
CHAMOUN, GEORGE Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +14,286 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PEER, ANDREW VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | Buy | +19,431 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About ACV Auctions Inc.(ACVA)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
USA
ACV Auctions, Inc., operates a digital marketplace that connects buyers and sellers for online wholesale vehicle auctions. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.