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ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/28/2025: ACVA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
14 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $10.38
1 Year Target Price $10.38
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -8.06% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.42B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14 | Beta 1.62 | 52 Weeks Range 4.95 - 23.30 | Updated Date 11/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.95 - 23.30 | Updated Date 11/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.42 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-05 | When After Market | Estimate 0.06 | Actual 0.07 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -9.89% | Operating Margin (TTM) -11.89% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.93% | Return on Equity (TTM) -16.33% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 41.32 | Enterprise Value 1329030318 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.94 |
Enterprise Value 1329030318 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.94 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -18.12 | Shares Outstanding 172171225 | Shares Floating 167496776 |
Shares Outstanding 172171225 | Shares Floating 167496776 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.31 | Percent Institutions 101.56 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ACV Auctions Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
ACV Auctions Inc. was founded in 2014. It revolutionized the wholesale automotive industry by providing a digital marketplace for dealers to buy and sell vehicles.
Core Business Areas
- Marketplace: ACV's core business involves providing an online wholesale marketplace where car dealerships can bid on and purchase vehicles. This platform includes detailed vehicle condition reports and facilitates transparent transactions.
- Transportation Logistics: ACV Transportation manages the process of pickup, and delivery of vehicles, ensuring vehicles are delivered on time and in the same condition as they were at the time of sale, offering full transparency throughout the process.
- Data and Analytics: Provides detailed data insights into vehicle values, market trends, and dealer performance using data from the platform.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes George Chamoun (CEO). The organizational structure is hierarchical, with functional departments such as Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- ACV Marketplace: The primary platform for wholesale vehicle auctions. Provides condition reports, data, and logistics. Competitors include Manheim, KAR Global. Estimated market share is hard to get exact but growing since 2014. ACV states they are taking share from the traditional competitors. ACV states 27,700 active dealers on the platform as of Q1 2024.
- MAX Digital: MAX Digital products include digital merchandising software and web design services for automotive dealerships. Competitors include Sincro (formerly Dealer.com), CDK Global, and Reynolds and Reynolds. No specific market share data available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The automotive wholesale industry is undergoing digital transformation, with increasing demand for online auction platforms and data-driven solutions. ACV is taking share from the brick and mortar auctions.
Positioning
ACV Auctions Inc. positions itself as a technology leader, providing a transparent and efficient alternative to traditional wholesale auctions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for the wholesale automotive market is in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. ACV is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its digital platform.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Technology Platform
- Transparent Auction Process
- Strong Dealer Network
- Data-Driven Insights
Weaknesses
- Dependence on Dealer Adoption
- Potential for Economic Downturn Impact
- Competition from Established Players
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Geographies
- Development of New Products and Services
- Partnerships with Automotive Manufacturers
- Increase International Markets
Threats
- Economic Recession
- Increased Competition
- Changes in Automotive Regulations
- Decline in Used Car Values
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KAR
- COX
- IAA
Competitive Landscape
ACV Auctions Inc. differentiates itself through its technology platform, transparent auction process, and data-driven insights. Competitors have larger established networks but are adapting to digital trends.
Major Acquisitions
MAX Digital
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 130
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition provides digital merchandising software and web design services for automotive dealerships which expands ACV's product offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ACV Auctions Inc. has experienced significant revenue growth since its inception, driven by increased adoption of its platform.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for ACV Auctions Inc.'s future growth vary, but generally project continued revenue growth and improved profitability.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology development, expansion into new markets, and strategic partnerships. These initiatives aim to drive revenue growth and improve market share.
Summary
ACV Auctions Inc. is a growing company, taking market share from traditional auction houses. Their technology-driven approach offers advantages over competitors, but reliance on the auto market creates a potential risk during an economic downturn. Continued innovation and expansion are crucial for sustained growth, which may come at a cost to profitability. Continued competition from larger companies is a risk they need to manage.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Company Investor Relations
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- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
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About ACV Auctions Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Buffalo, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-03-24 | CEO & Director Mr. George G. Chamoun | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto & Truck Dealerships | Full time employees 2900 | Website https://www.acvauto.com |
Full time employees 2900 | Website https://www.acvauto.com | ||
ACV Auctions Inc. provides a wholesale auction marketplace to facilitate business-to-business used vehicle sales between a selling and buying dealership. The company's marketplace platform includes digital marketplace that connects buyers and sellers by providing auctions, which facilitates real-time transactions of wholesale vehicles; Run List for pre-filtering and pre-screening of vehicles up to 24 hours prior to an auction taking place; ACV transportation service to enable the buyers to see real-time transportation quotes; ACV capital, a short-term inventory financing services for buyers to purchase vehicles; and Go Green customer assurance services for claims against defects in the vehicle. It also provides remarketing centers, which offers value-added services, such as vehicle reconditioning and storage to facilitate auction business with commercial partners, such as fleet, rental car, and financial sector consignors. In addition, the company offers data services, including True360 report, which provides cosmetic and structural vehicle assessments integrated into vehicle history reports for dealer to make wholesale and retail transaction decisions on and off the marketplace; ACV market report provides transaction data and condition reports for comparable used vehicles, including pricing data from third-party sources and allows dealers to determine pricing and valuation strategies for used vehicles; and ACV MAX inventory management software that enables dealers to manage their inventory and set pricing while turning vehicles. Further, it provides data and technology through inspection, such as condition reports, virtual lift solutions, Apex device, and vehicle intelligence platform; and marketplace enablement, comprising MyACV application, private marketplaces, operations automation, live appraisals, and programmatic buying service. ACV Auctions Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
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