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ACV Auctions Inc.(ACVA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ACVA
09/16/2026: ACVA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
ACV Auctions is a digital-first marketplace for wholesale vehicle trading that competes by offering transparent, AI-enabled vehicle inspections and integrated logistics. Its main strength lies in its ability to reduce transaction friction for dealers compared to traditional physical auction houses. The primary growth opportunity involves scaling its logistics network and expanding its financial services (ACV Capital) to create a more comprehensive ecosystem for automotive dealers. Risks include intense competition from well-capitalized incumbents, exposure to cyclical used-vehicle market downturns, and the challenge of scaling profitably. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility and monitor the company's progress in gaining market share from legacy players.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company operates in a large addressable market with significant potential for digital disruption. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum depends on market sentiment regarding growth-stage technology stocks. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | ACV is in a growth phase and is not currently valued based on traditional value metrics like P/E ratios. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and reinvests all cash into growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and exposure to cyclical automotive markets create significant risk. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | As a growth company, the stock is sensitive to interest rates and changes in investor sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | The company trades at a premium based on future growth expectations rather than current earnings. |
| Competition risk (Direct digital auction) | High | Incumbents are increasingly investing in their own digital platforms. |
| Business quality | Medium | The marketplace model has strong network effects, but scaling in physical-logistics segments is capital intensive. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect income from this investment. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Continued success depends on expanding both dealer usage and the geographical scope of logistics operations. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.32% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.77B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.92 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.92 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9.7M shares | Beta 1.83 | 52 Weeks Range 4.07 - 10.55 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 4.07 - 10.55 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.37 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Auction Fees | Transaction fees charged to buyers and sellers on vehicles sold. | The primary way they make money is by taking a cut of every car transaction. |
| Assurance & Logistics | Revenue from transportation services and value-added assurance products. | They generate additional revenue by helping dealers move and protect the cars they buy. |
| Data Services | Subscriptions and fees from data-driven appraisal and inventory tools. | Dealers pay them for access to data that helps them price and manage cars better. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 37.17 | Enterprise Value 1.73B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.21 |
Enterprise Value 1.73B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.16 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -18.12 | Shares Outstanding 169.81M | Shares Floating 153.64M |
Shares Outstanding 169.81M | Shares Floating 153.64M | ||
Percent Insiders 4.72 | Percent Institutions 98.58 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About ACV Auctions Inc.
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters 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 3200 | Website https://www.acvauto.com |
Full time employees 3200 | 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 offers 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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