Overview
Carma is an Australian online marketplace for buying pre-owned vehicles. It owns every car it sells, uses expert selection and thorough checks, and reconditions cars before listing to ensure quality. Buyers can browse and purchase across a range of models, with competitive pricing and options for financing. The platform adds value with services like complimentary 12-month NRMA Roadside Assistance or extended coverage, giving customers more peace of mind. Revenue comes from selling used cars in a primarily transactional model. Carma differentiates itself by owning inventory and performing rigorous quality control, which helps ensure consistent quality and offers a bundled roadside assistance option. The company's goal is to provide a trustworthy, convenient way for Australian customers to purchase well-vetted, reconditioned used cars with flexible payment options and reliable after-sales support.
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What believers are saying
- FY26 deliveries hit 5,416 cars, with revenue up 59% to A$113.8 million.
- Carma’s second St Peters reconditioning shift launches in March 2027, doubling capacity.
- Trade-down demand is rising: cheaper-car swaps reached 5.3% of Q3 customers.
What critics are saying
- FY26 EBITDA loss was A$30.2 million; profitability remains distant despite 86% delivery growth.
- Shares trade below IPO after the 2026 AGM, signaling investor skepticism and financing risk.
- If FY27 capacity expansion misses 45-to-60 daily units, Carma burns cash into 2027.
What makes Carma unique
- Carma owns inventory, controls reconditioning, and delivers fixed-price online sales end-to-end.
- NRMA remains Carma’s exclusive preferred used-car dealership, strengthening trust and customer acquisition.
- Sell-to Carma uses AI pricing and valuation models, speeding offers across most makes.
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