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Maplebear Inc. (CART) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Maplebear Inc. stock (CART) is currently trading at $36.37. Maplebear Inc. PE ratio is 22.69. Maplebear Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.55. Analyst consensus price target for CART is $49.52. WallStSmart rates CART as Underperform.

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CART

Maplebear Inc.

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$36.37
$0.07 (0.19%)
52W$32.73
$53.50
Target$49.52+36.2%

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CART Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Maplebear Inc. (CART)

Margin of Safety
-202.7%
Significantly Overvalued
CART Fair Value
$10.88
Graham Formula
Current Price
$36.37
$25.49 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $10.88
Overvalued
Price $36.37
Graham IV $10.88
Analyst $49.52

CART trades 203% above its Graham fair value of $10.88, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Maplebear Inc. (CART) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

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 institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Maplebear Inc. (CART) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 8.5/10
Institutional Own.Quality
82.49%10/10

82.49% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$9.53B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.159
Undervalued
CART Target Price
$49.52
32% Upside

Maplebear Inc. (CART) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 4.4/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-44.10%0/10

Earnings declining -44.10%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
9.98%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Price/BookValuation
3.474/10

Premium pricing at 3.5x book value

Return on EquityProfitability
14.90%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

PEG RatioValuation
1.976/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Price/SalesValuation
2.556/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.55x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
12.30%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 12.30% per year

Profit MarginProfitability
11.90%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue

Maplebear Inc. (CART) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 4.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.97), Price/Sales (2.55), Price/Book (3.47) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.30%, EPS Growth at -44.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.90%, Operating Margin at 9.98%, Profit Margin at 11.90%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.30% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

CART Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CART's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.55x trades 16% below its historical average of 3.02x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 34% below its historical high of 3.84x set in Oct 2024, and 16% above its historical low of 2.2x in Jan 2024. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Maplebear Inc. (CART) · CONSUMER CYCLICALINTERNET RETAIL

The Big Picture

Maplebear Inc. operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3.7B with 12% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.9% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 172M in free cash flow and 184M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 809M in cash.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 44% YoY while revenue grew 12%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Maplebear Inc. push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Maplebear Inc..

Bottom Line

Maplebear Inc. offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

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

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:07:06 AM

About Maplebear Inc.(CART)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

INTERNET RETAIL

Country

USA

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Carolina Trust Bank, a state-licensed bank that provides commercial banking products and services to individuals and businesses. The company is headquartered in Lincolnton, North Carolina.

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