Lyft, Inc. (LYFT)
NEUTRALFundamental
57
Price
$17.82
Market Cap
$6.65B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Lyft, Inc. operates multimodal transportation networks that offer access to various transportation options through platform and mobile based applications in the United States and internationally. The company facilitates peer-to-peer ridesharing by connecting drivers who have vehicles with riders who need a ride. It also operates Lyft Platform that provides a marketplace where drivers can be matched with riders via the Lyft mobile application. The company's platform provides a ridesharing marketplace that connects drivers with riders; Express Drive, a car rental program for drivers; and a network of shared bikes and scooters in various cities to address the needs of riders for short trips. In addition, it offers licensing and data access agreements; sells bikes and bike station software and hardware; and provides advertising services. The company was formerly known as Zimride, Inc. and changed its name to Lyft, Inc. in April 2013. Lyft, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$6.54B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$2.87B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
-
Total Equity
$3.27B
Total Liabilities
$5.76B
Current Ratio
0.59
Interest Coverage
5.91
Debt/EBITDA
-
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$83.07
Current Price
$17.82
Margin of Safety
+78.6%
Fair Value Range
$54.00 - $112.15
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
2.57
ROE
86.9%
P/B Ratio
2.21
P/FCF
-
Gross Margin
43.6%
ROIC
-2.2%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
-2.2%
WACC
12.9%
ROIC − WACC
-15.2 pp
ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (12)
- EPS shows upward trend
- Gross Margin 43.6%
- P/B Ratio 2.21
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Interest Coverage
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- ROE 115.8%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 21.7%
- Earnings Surprise avg 6.1%
- Net Margin Trend 43.8% vs 1.6%
Failed (9)
- Price CAGR -12.08%
- ROIC -2.2%
- Operating Margin -1.8%
- Current Ratio
- DCF valuation (Unknown)
- Analyst Consensus 39% Buy
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 0.42
- Share Dilution 10.0%
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Unavailable (6)
- P/FCF NaN
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Debt/EBITDA
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
Low quality: investigate accounting
Share Dilution
Issuing new shares, diluting ownership
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. John David Risher | CEO & Director | 60 |
| Ms. Erin Brewer | Chief Financial Officer | 54 |
| Ms. Lindsay Llewellyn | Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | 42 |
| Mr. Stephen W. Hope | Chief Accounting Officer | 57 |
| Mr. Senthil Padmanabhan | Chief Technology Officer | - |
Audit Risk
6
Board Risk
4
Compensation Risk
9
Shareholder Rights Risk
8
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Latest News
Recent headlines for LYFT, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 5/8/2026NEUTRALLyft Stock Flat After Q1 Revenue Beat, EPS Miss: Full Breakdown
Lyft Inc. reported mixed first-quarter results, with revenue surpassing analyst expectations while earnings per share fell short. The company's stock traded flat following the announcement, indicating a balanced market reaction to the conflicting financial metrics. Investors are weighing the top-line growth against the bottom-line miss, suggesting a period of consolidation or uncertainty for the ride-sharing company. Further analysis of guidance and operational efficiency will be crucial for determining future stock performance.
- 5/7/2026NEGATIVELyft Stock Slips After Posting Mixed Q1 Earnings: Details
Lyft Inc. reported mixed first-quarter results, causing its stock to decline. While the company's revenue of $1.25 billion met analyst expectations, its earnings per share of $0.15 fell short of the $0.20 consensus. The company also provided guidance for the second quarter that was below market expectations, projecting adjusted EBITDA of $115 million to $125 million, compared to the $140 million analysts had anticipated. This performance raises concerns about future growth and profitability, potentially impacting investor sentiment and future stock performance.
- 5/7/2026NEUTRALLyft Earnings Prediction Market Preview: What Will David Risher Say?
Lyft Inc. is set to release its Q1 earnings, with traders on the Kalshi prediction market assigning a 96% probability that CEO David Risher will mention FreeNow during the earnings call. This indicates a specific focus on potential strategic discussions or integrations related to the FreeNow platform. Investors will be closely monitoring the call for any concrete details or implications of this mention, which could signal future business developments or partnerships. The market's anticipation suggests that any commentary on FreeNow could be a key driver of sentiment for Lyft's stock.
- 4/23/2026NEUTRALLyft to Buy Gett’s UK Taxi Business, Marking Its Third International Acquisition
Lyft Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire Gett's UK taxi business, marking its third international expansion move within the past year. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Lyft's presence outside its core US market. While the deal signifies Lyft's ambition for global growth and diversification, the immediate financial impact and long-term benefits for investors remain to be seen. The market will likely await further details on integration plans and projected revenue synergies before assessing the full implications for Lyft's stock performance.
- 3/16/2026POSITIVELyft Stock Moves Higher After The Close: Here's Why
Lyft shares experienced a notable surge in after-hours trading following the announcement of a strategic integration with Nvidia's advanced AI technologies. This partnership is expected to significantly enhance Lyft's operational efficiency and user experience through cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Investors are viewing this development as a strong positive catalyst, anticipating that the adoption of Nvidia's AI will lead to improved service delivery, potentially lower operational costs, and a stronger competitive position in the ride-sharing market. The move signals Lyft's commitment to innovation and leveraging AI for future growth.
- 3/6/2026NEGATIVEHedge Fund Owl Creek Dumped 1.9 Million Shares of Lyft Worth $40.3 Million. Is the Stock a Buy or Sell?
Hedge fund Owl Creek has divested 1.9 million shares of Lyft, a significant block valued at approximately $40.3 million. This large sell-off by a major institutional investor suggests a potential loss of confidence in the ride-sharing company's future performance or valuation. Investors are now questioning whether the stock is a buy or sell, as this move could signal underlying issues or a negative outlook from sophisticated market participants. The news may lead to increased selling pressure on Lyft's stock in the short term.
via Markets Gazette