Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-11-05. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC -2.1%. FCF margin 17.6%. D/E 0.3x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	-2.1%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	17.6%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.3x	Conservative leverage

ROIC -2.1% — Bottom 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 17.6% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: Lyft, Inc. earns -2.1% ROIC, Bottom 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM -2.1%, sector median 3.9%, Bottom 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin -1.0% × asset turnover 0.9x. Gross margin 45.5%. Operating margin -1.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Metric	LYFT	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-2.1%	Red flag	Below sector median of 3.9%
Return on Equity (ROE)	131.0%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	45.5%	Good	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	-1.8%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: Lyft, Inc. generates $1.2B FCF at 17.6% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $1.2B. FCF margin 17.6%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 0.4x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Metric	LYFT	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	17.6%	Good	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$1.2B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	0.4x	Warning	Potential accrual concerns
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: Lyft, Inc. at 0.3x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.3x. Net cash $750.6M. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Metric	LYFT	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.3x	Good	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$750.6M	Excellent	Net cash positive

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Valuation: Lyft, Inc. trades at 2.0x earnings

P/E 2.0x. EV/Sales 0.9x. FCF yield 20.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Metric	LYFT	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	2.0x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	0.9x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	20.7%	Excellent	Attractive cash return

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Capital Allocation: Lyft, Inc. returns 12.1% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 12.1% (buyback 12.1%). Capital returned $700.0M TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Metric	LYFT	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	12.1%	Excellent	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	12.1%	Good	Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$700.0M	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-2.1%	Bottom 50%	-0.5x below
Free Cash Flow Margin	17.6%	Top 50%	2.1x above
Gross Margin	45.5%	Bottom 50%	0.9x below
Operating Margin	-1.8%	Bottom 50%	-0.4x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	131.0%	Top 5%	24.4x above
P/E Ratio	2.0x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	LYFT	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-2.1%	Red flag	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 3.9%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	17.6%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 8.5%)
Gross Margin	45.5%	Good	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 50.6%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	34.5%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	201.6%	Adequate	Attractively valued
Free Cash Flow Yield	20.7%	Excellent	High cash return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Lyft, Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of -2.1%. Sector median 3.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Q: What is Lyft, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) has a free cash flow margin of 17.6%, generating $1.2 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Q: What is Lyft, Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) trades at a P/E ratio of 2.0x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 0.9x. FCF yield 20.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Q: What is Lyft, Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) grew revenue by 10.8% year-over-year. EPS +3166.2% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Q: Is Lyft, Inc. buying back stock?

Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) repurchased $700.0 million of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 12.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

Q: How does Lyft, Inc. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) shows: ROIC -2.1%, sector median 3.9% (Bottom 50%). FCF margin 17.6%, sector median 8.5% (Top 50%). Gross margin 45.5%, 5.1pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with Lyft, Inc.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-05.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-11-05. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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