Lyft’s Valuation Multiple Could Put It Ahead of Other Tech Stars

Lyft Files for U.S. IPO Ahead of Rival Uber
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Lyft Inc. is shooting for the stars with its initial public offering. The ride-sharing company’s projected market capitalization to revenue multiple could make it more expensive than tech heavyweights such as Snap Inc., Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. Lyft disclosed sales of $2.2 billion in 2018, while its valuation is said to range from $20 billion to $25 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.