Aurora Innovation AUR
United StatesConsumer Cyclical · Auto PartsUSD
12.05 USD (+110.6%)
12 analysts
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Aurora Innovation, Inc. is a technology company that develops and commercializes an autonomous driving platform (Aurora Driver) for trucks and passenger vehicles, with a business model based on selling software and autonomous transportation services.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth10.0
- ✓Good share-price trend7.7
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop0.3
- ✕Little or no dividend0.5
- ✕Little competitive advantage0.7
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsAurora Innovation is a high-risk, high-reward bet: its autonomous driving technology has potential, but the lack of revenue and extreme valuation make it a speculative investment, suitable only for profiles with high risk tolerance.
Aurora Innovation is a pre-revenue company with an operating margin of -13,300 and an ROE of -45.64, reflecting its high R&D spending and lack of profit generation. Its 100% revenue growth is misleading given the minimal base, and its valuation (P/S of 2292.75) is extremely demanding, discounting future success that has not yet materialized.
The biggest risk is dependence on regulatory approval and the successful commercialization of its autonomous driving technology; any delay or regulatory rejection could delay or eliminate its future revenue, given that it currently generates no profits.
Context and risks
Aurora Innovation is a pre-revenue autonomous driving technology company with an operating margin of -13,300 and an ROE of -45.64. Its business model depends on regulatory approval and the successful commercialization of its technology, introducing significant business model and regulatory risk. Although domiciled in the US, a country with strong institutions, the nature of its business and lack of revenue justify a risk adjustment.
Is Aurora Innovation stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis date| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price / book | 5.9 | 2.9 | +104% |
Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 0.7 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).
Average analyst target: 12.05 USD, +110.6% versus the price.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- −12.7
- EV / EBITDA
- −11.0
- Price / book
- 5.9
- Price / sales
- 2,292.8
- Market cap
- 11.5B USD
- Enterprise value
- 10.3B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- −45.6%
- ROA
- −27.7%
- ROIC (approx.)
- −32.6%
- Gross margin
- 0.0%
- Operating margin
- −13,300.0%
- Net margin
- 0.0%
- Free cash flow
- −414.2M USD
- FCF yield
- −3.6%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 82.0M USD
- Net debt
- −1.1B USD
- Cash
- 1.2B USD
- EBITDA
- −939.0M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.21
- Debt / equity
- 4.20
- Current ratio
- 11.38
- Quick ratio
- 11.06
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +100.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- −0.46 USD
- EPS (forward)
- −0.45 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 2.70
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (12)
- Target price
- 12.05 USD
- 52-week range
- 3.60 – 8.56
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Is Aurora Innovation stock cheap or expensive?
Valuation score: 0.7 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 12.05 USD, +110.6% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Aurora Innovation get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 2.9 out of 10, rank 2,090 of 2,130 (better than 2% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (10.0) and its weakest, Risk & Context (0.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Aurora Innovation worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 11.5B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 10.3B USD.
How much debt does Aurora Innovation have?
It has more cash than debt: net cash of 1.1B USD.
Does Aurora Innovation pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has Aurora Innovation stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 10.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 3.60 and 8.56 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Aurora Innovation?
12 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 12.05 USD (+110.6% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.