Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Rivian Automotive Inc stock (RIVN) is currently trading at $15.62. Rivian Automotive Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.71. Analyst consensus price target for RIVN is $18.24. WallStSmart rates RIVN as Sell.
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- Rivian Automotive Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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Smart Analysis
Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) · 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 market cap. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) Key Strengths (1)
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Supporting Valuation Data
Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -25.80%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Premium pricing at 4.1x book value
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.71x sales
Moderate institutional interest at 46.24%
Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 24/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Market Cap.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.71), Price/Book (4.05) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -25.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -65.00%, Operating Margin at -64.80%, Profit Margin at -67.70%.
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 -65.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -25.80% 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.
RIVN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
RIVN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.71x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 7.83x (61th percentile). The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 60.59x set in Jul 2022, and 108% above its historical low of 1.78x in Apr 2024. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~2.6x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › AUTO MANUFACTURERS
The Big Picture
Rivian Automotive Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 5.4B with 26% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -67.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue contracted 26% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -67.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.75, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Rivian Automotive Inc.
Bottom Line
Rivian Automotive Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
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(24 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SCARINGE, ROBERT J Director, Chief Executive Officer | Sell | -17,450 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SCARINGE, ROBERT J Director, Chief Executive Officer | Sell | -17,450 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MARCARIO, ROSE M Director | Sell | -16,812 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:27:44 AM
About Rivian Automotive Inc(RIVN)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
AUTO MANUFACTURERS
USA
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (Ticker: RIVN) is a U.S.–based electric vehicle (EV) and automotive technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells battery-powered vehicles and related products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Rivian is known for its electric pickup truck (R1T), SUV (R1S), and commercial vans, along with software services, charging infrastructure, and vehicle accessories. The company aims to serve both consumer and commercial markets with innovative EV platforms and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker RIVN.