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LYFT INC-A (LYFT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:LYFT - US55087P1049 - Common Stock

22.63 USD
+0.05 (+0.22%)
Last: 9/22/2025, 7:55:01 PM
22.5 USD
-0.13 (-0.57%)
After Hours: 9/22/2025, 7:55:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall LYFT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LYFT against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. LYFT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, LYFT is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LYFT was profitable.
LYFT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LYFT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LYFT reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
LYFT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLYFT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1B -2B

1.2 Ratios

LYFT's Return On Assets of 1.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LYFT outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LYFT (12.58%) is better than 69.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.72%
ROE 12.58%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-13.94%
ROA(5y)-20.3%
ROE(3y)-155.84%
ROE(5y)-130.26%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LYFT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLYFT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of LYFT (1.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Gross Margin of LYFT (34.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LYFT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 1.51%
GM 34.38%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.37%
GM growth 5Y9.29%
LYFT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLYFT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LYFT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, LYFT has more shares outstanding
LYFT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LYFT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LYFT Yearly Shares OutstandingLYFT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
LYFT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLYFT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

LYFT has an Altman-Z score of -0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that LYFT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.63, LYFT is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LYFT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.65. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LYFT (0.65) is better than 97.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that LYFT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LYFT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.77) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for LYFT, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 0.65
Altman-Z -0.63
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.22%
LYFT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLYFT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that LYFT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LYFT has a Current ratio of 0.70. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LYFT underperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that LYFT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LYFT's Quick ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYFT is outperformed by 80.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.7
LYFT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLYFT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.58% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 19.94% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-58.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.94%
Revenue growth 3Y21.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%10.61%

3.2 Future

LYFT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.69% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LYFT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-72.99%
EPS Next 2Y-26.1%
EPS Next 3Y-7.92%
EPS Next 5Y3.69%
Revenue Next Year12.66%
Revenue Next 2Y13.21%
Revenue Next 3Y12.93%
Revenue Next 5Y10.52%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
LYFT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLYFT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
LYFT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLYFT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LYFT.
LYFT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LYFT is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LYFT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say LYFT is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 42.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LYFT.
LYFT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LYFT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say LYFT is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.6
Fwd PE 42.72
LYFT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLYFT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LYFT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LYFT is more expensive than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LYFT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LYFT is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.26
EV/EBITDA 81.36
LYFT Per share dataLYFT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as LYFT's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-26.1%
EPS Next 3Y-7.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LYFT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LYFT INC-A

NASDAQ:LYFT (9/22/2025, 7:55:01 PM)

After market: 22.5 -0.13 (-0.57%)

22.63

+0.05 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners85.57%
Inst Owner Change8.39%
Ins Owners1.28%
Ins Owner Change-2.17%
Market Cap9.20B
Analysts68.89
Price Target17.49 (-22.71%)
Short Float %17.13%
Short Ratio3.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)84.47%
Min EPS beat(2)21.8%
Max EPS beat(2)147.14%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)60.94%
Min EPS beat(4)21.8%
Max EPS beat(4)147.14%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)114.51%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)347.19%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)321.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.25%
PT rev (1m)-1.62%
PT rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-72.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-76.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.6
Fwd PE 42.72
P/S 1.51
P/FCF 9.26
P/OCF 8.77
P/B 12.55
P/tB 20.94
EV/EBITDA 81.36
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY4.07%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY2.34%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY10.8%
OCF(TTM)2.58
OCFY11.4%
SpS15.04
BVpS1.8
TBVpS1.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.72%
ROE 12.58%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 1.51%
GM 34.38%
FCFM 16.25%
ROA(3y)-13.94%
ROA(5y)-20.3%
ROE(3y)-155.84%
ROE(5y)-130.26%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.37%
GM growth 5Y9.29%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 0.65
Debt/EBITDA 6.44
Cap/Depr 38.7%
Cap/Sales 0.91%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 1193.05%
Profit Quality 1077.14%
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z -0.63
F-Score8
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)86.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-58.33%
EPS Next Y-72.99%
EPS Next 2Y-26.1%
EPS Next 3Y-7.92%
EPS Next 5Y3.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.94%
Revenue growth 3Y21.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.86%
Sales Q2Q%10.61%
Revenue Next Year12.66%
Revenue Next 2Y13.21%
Revenue Next 3Y12.93%
Revenue Next 5Y10.52%
EBIT growth 1Y71.05%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year390.34%
EBIT Next 3Y87.03%
EBIT Next 5Y49.31%
FCF growth 1Y380.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y614.46%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A