As most CFOs are probably thinking, this structure could complicate the interpretation of Carvana’s unit economics. Profit is generated not only at the point of sale of the vehicle sale but also through credit origination, securitization and intercompany arrangements, making it difficult to isolate the contribution of core retail operations from financing-driven profit.Within this structure, privately held companies controlled by the Garcia family play key roles in the broader retail and financing ecosystem ...

Quick Read Carvana (CVNA) shares plunged 15% after Gotham City Research alleged undisclosed related-party transactions inflated earnings by over $1B. Gotham claims DriveTime subsidies fuel over 73% of Carvana’s adjusted EBITDA with leverage at 20x to 40x. Subprime auto loan delinquencies hit 6.74% in December. Carvana derives 26% of gross profit from subprime loan sales. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money Carvana (NASDAQ:CVNA) shares had rallied 13% in 202 ...

Photographer: Angus Mordant/Bloomberg Carvana Co.’s shares fell the most in more than nine months after a short seller alleged the online auto retailer overstated earnings with the help of close ties to businesses controlled by the family of Chief Executive Officer Ernie Garcia III. The report by Gotham City Research alleged that Carvana has not fully disclosed all the benefits it receives from DriveTime, a privately held used-car retailer and subprime lender owned and controlled by Ernie Garcia II, the ...

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