We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse ACV Auctions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACVA) business as it appears the company may be on the cusp of a considerable accomplishment. ACV Auctions Inc. operates a digital marketplace that connects buyers and sellers for the online auction of wholesale vehicles. The company’s loss has recently broadened since it announced a US$75m loss in the full financial year, compared to the latest trailing-twelve-month loss of US$77m, moving it further away from breakeven. As path to profitability is the topic on ACV Auctions' investors mind, we've decided to gauge market sentiment. Below we will provide a high-level summary of the industry analysts’ expectations for the company.

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According to the 15 industry analysts covering ACV Auctions, the consensus is that breakeven is near. They anticipate the company to incur a final loss in 2025, before generating positive profits of US$66m in 2026. The company is therefore projected to breakeven just over a year from today. In order to meet this breakeven date, we calculated the rate at which the company must grow year-on-year. It turns out an average annual growth rate of 53% is expected, which is extremely buoyant. If this rate turns out to be too aggressive, the company may become profitable much later than analysts predict.

Given this is a high-level overview, we won’t go into details of ACV Auctions' upcoming projects, but, keep in mind that typically a high forecast growth rate is not unusual for a company that is currently undergoing an investment period.

Before we wrap up, there’s one aspect worth mentioning. The company has managed its capital prudently, with debt making up 25% of equity. This means that it has predominantly funded its operations from equity capital, and its low debt obligation reduces the risk around investing in the loss-making company.

Next Steps:

This article is not intended to be a comprehensive analysis on ACV Auctions, so if you are interested in understanding the company at a deeper level, take a look at ACV Auctions' company page on Simply Wall St. We've also compiled a list of key aspects you should look at:

1. Valuation: What is ACV Auctions worth today? Has the future growth potential already been factored into the price? The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether ACV Auctions is currently mispriced by the market.
2. Management Team: An experienced management team on the helm increases our confidence in the business – take a look at who sits on ACV Auctions’s board and the CEO’s background.
3. Other High-Performing Stocks: Are there other stocks that provide better prospects with proven track records? Explore our free list of these great stocks here.

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