Summary
Carvana Co. (CVNA) in its 2021 10-K filing reported significant revenue growth driven by a substantial increase in used vehicle unit sales, up 74.2% year-over-year. The company expanded its market coverage to 81.0% of the U.S. population across 311 markets, reflecting its aggressive growth strategy. Despite robust top-line performance and a notable increase in gross profit per unit to $4,537, Carvana continued to operate at a net loss, reporting a net loss attributable to Class A common stockholders of $135 million for the year, an improvement from $171 million in the prior year. The company's strategy remains focused on scaling retail unit sales, enhancing its e-commerce platform, and expanding market reach, supported by significant investments in technology and infrastructure. However, investors should be mindful of the company's substantial indebtedness and ongoing investments, which contribute to its continued net losses and cash burn, alongside the inherent risks in the competitive automotive retail market.
Financial Highlights
43 data points| Revenue | $12.81B |
| Cost of Revenue | $10.88B |
| Gross Profit | $1.93B |
| SG&A Expenses | $2.03B |
| Interest Expense | $176.00M |
| Net Income | -$135.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-1.63 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-1.63 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 82.81M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 82.81M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue surged by 129.4% year-over-year to $12.8 billion, primarily driven by a 74.2% increase in used vehicle unit sales to 425,237 units.
- 2Gross profit increased significantly by 142.9% to $1.9 billion, with total gross profit per unit rising to $4,537.
- 3Market population coverage expanded to 81.0% of the U.S. population across 311 markets, indicating strong geographic expansion.
- 4The company reported a net loss attributable to Class A common stockholders of $135 million, a slight improvement from $171 million in the previous year, reflecting continued investment in growth.
- 5Total debt increased substantially to $5.4 billion, primarily due to increased asset-based financing and senior note issuances, highlighting a significant leverage component.
- 6Selling, general, and administrative expenses more than doubled to $2.0 billion, reflecting increased investments in advertising, compensation, and operational scaling.
- 7Carvana announced a significant agreement to acquire the U.S. physical auction business of ADESA, Inc. for approximately $2.2 billion, signaling a major strategic expansion.