Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 30.1x · EV/EBITDA 18.1x · ROE 15.9%. (2020–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $11.4B | $12.6B | $12.0B | $3.1B | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $10.8B | $12.0B | $10.6B | $969M | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 30.05 | 28.11 | 26.22 | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 3.04 | 3.36 | 3.55 | 1.01 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 5.34 | 4.99 | 3.87 | 0.82 | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 12.49 | 13.81 | 19.22 | 5.78 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 11.71 | 12.94 | 17.43 | 5.23 | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.20 | 3.13 | 0.32 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 18.06 | 20.06 | 19.02 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 21.65 | 24.05 | 21.62 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.15 | 16.97 | 1.83 | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 73.7% | 73.7% | 75.3% | 74.9% | 71.8% | 66.8% | 59.5% |
| Operating Margin | 13.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | -70.4% | 2.4% | -4.7% | -5.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | 13.5% | -53.3% | 16.8% | -4.0% | -4.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 15.9% | 15.9% | 13.4% | -49.8% | 17.1% | -3.8% | -4.4% |
| ROA | 11.5% | 11.5% | 10.3% | -38.6% | 12.9% | -2.9% | -3.3% |
| ROIC | 20.7% | 20.7% | 21.9% | -111.6% | 3.9% | -8.2% | — |
| ROCE | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.4% | -62.4% | 2.4% | -4.2% | -4.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.05 | — | 0.45 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.24 | -0.45 | -0.56 | -0.56 | -0.49 | -0.74 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.01 | -1.01 | -2.53 | — | -14.05 | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.66 | -2.25 | -3.96 | -6.10 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($637M) exceeds total debt ($36M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.40 | 2.40 | 3.38 | 4.51 | 3.45 | 4.05 | 4.85 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.40 | 2.40 | 3.38 | 4.51 | 3.45 | 4.05 | 4.85 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1.91 | 2.98 | 2.25 | 2.53 | 3.50 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.01 | 0.82 | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.62 | 0.70 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 109.93 | 109.56 | 102.35 | 120.47 | 165.58 | 128.50 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.8% | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 8.0% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 17.3% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 12.2% | 11.0% | 11.7% | 1.2% | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 12.2% | 11.0% | 11.7% | 1.2% | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $280M | $289M | $131M | $277M | $277M | $277M |
Gig worker classification uncertainty
According to recent market data, CART trades at a forward P/E of 19.44, which appears to discount the company as a pure-play logistics provider while failing to fully capture the potential premium associated with its high-margin retail media and enterprise software segments compared to broader industry peers.
The current valuation multiple suggests that investors are balancing the company's defensive grocery-centric revenue against the inherent risks of gig-economy labor models. This pricing appears conservative relative to pure-play SaaS firms, implying that the market requires further evidence of software-led margin expansion before re-rating the stock toward a higher growth-oriented multiple.
Based on reported financial statements, CART's ROIC has trended upward to 7.3% in 2026Q1, signaling that the company is successfully compounding returns on its invested capital as it shifts focus from aggressive customer acquisition toward operational efficiency and high-margin advertising revenue streams within its retail ecosystem.
The improvement in ROIC reflects a disciplined approach to capital allocation, particularly as the company reduces its reliance on non-cash expenses that previously depressed returns. This trend suggests that the business is becoming more effective at generating incremental profit from its existing technical infrastructure and retail partnerships.
As indicated by recent quarterly filings, CART maintains a consistent DSO of approximately 98 to 102 days, suggesting that the company's collection cycle remains stable despite the inherent complexity of managing payments across a fragmented network of over 1,500 retail banners and diverse consumer transaction types.
The stability in DSO indicates that the company has successfully institutionalized its billing processes with retail partners, preventing the working capital bloat often seen in high-growth marketplace businesses. Investors should monitor whether these collection periods remain steady as the company expands its enterprise software footprint, which may carry different payment terms.
According to the latest balance sheet data, CART maintains a current ratio of 2.36 as of 2026Q1, providing a substantial liquidity cushion that appears more than adequate to cover short-term obligations and potential regulatory contingencies without requiring external financing or dilutive capital raises in the near term.
This liquidity position is particularly noteworthy given the company's minimal debt load, which effectively insulates it from interest rate volatility. The ability to maintain such a ratio while simultaneously returning capital to shareholders suggests a high degree of confidence in the company's underlying cash-generating capabilities.
Based on institutional analysis, the most commonly misapplied metric for CART is Gross Transaction Value (GTV), which investors often conflate with revenue, thereby obscuring the company's true take rate and the underlying profitability of its high-margin advertising business versus its lower-margin delivery logistics operations.
Relying on GTV as a proxy for top-line growth can be misleading because it includes pass-through costs that do not contribute to the company's bottom line. Analysts should instead focus on the 'Advertising Take Rate' and net revenue, as these metrics provide a more accurate reflection of the company's value-add as a retail media platform.
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Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)'s current P/E ratio is 30.1x. The historical average is 27.2x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)'s current EV/EBITDA is 18.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.5x.
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)'s return on equity (ROE) is 15.9%. The historical average is -2.0%.
Based on historical data, Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) is trading at a P/E of 30.1x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) has 73.7% gross margin and 13.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.