(CARG) CarGurus - Ratings and Ratios
Marketplace, Listings, Digital Deal, Financing, Sell Services
CARG EPS (Earnings per Share)
CARG Revenue
Description: CARG CarGurus
CarGurus is a leading online automotive platform connecting buyers and sellers in the United States and internationally. The companys marketplace model provides a comprehensive platform for customers to search for new and used vehicles, while offering dealers valuable insights and data-driven tools to reach informed consumers.
The platforms key features include Digital Deal, Finance in Advance, and Sell My Car, which enable seamless transactions and provide consumers with multiple options. Additionally, CarGurus offers data insights products, advertising solutions for auto manufacturers, and operates Autolist and PistonHeads, expanding its reach in the automotive market.
To evaluate CarGurus performance, key metrics to consider include revenue growth, gross merchandise value (GMV), and the number of paying dealers. The companys ability to increase its user base, improve listing quality, and expand its services will be crucial in driving growth. Furthermore, metrics such as customer acquisition cost, average revenue per user (ARPU), and customer lifetime value (CLV) will provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and profitability.
From a competitive perspective, CarGurus operates in a crowded online automotive marketplace, with competitors such as Autotrader, Cars.com, and TrueCar. To maintain its market position, the company must continue to innovate and differentiate its services, while also focusing on user experience and dealer satisfaction.
To assess the stocks potential, its essential to analyze CarGurus financials, including revenue, EBITDA margins, and cash flow generation. A review of the companys guidance, managements commentary, and industry trends will also provide valuable context for understanding the stocks prospects.
CARG Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 3,591m |
| Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2017-10-12 |
CARG Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 46.0% |
| Fundamental | 82.2% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 4.32% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.15 of 5 |
CARG Dividends
Currently no dividends paidCARG Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 40.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -1.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 9.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 34.53% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.91 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 5.23 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.06 |
| Alpha | 0.05 |
| Beta | 0.747 |
| Volatility | 34.59% |
| Current Volume | 1378.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1006.4k |
| Stop Loss | 35.6 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.89 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.5
| Net Income (129.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 55.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.35 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 27.60pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 23.04% (prev 20.10%; Δ 2.94pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.38 (>3.0%) and CFO 272.9m > Net Income 129.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-36.0m) to EBITDA (183.8m) ratio: -0.20 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 3.18 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (100.2m) change vs 12m ago -3.51% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 85.48% (prev 78.07%; Δ 7.41pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 124.2% (prev 116.4%; Δ 7.83pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM) |
Altman Z'' 6.77
| (A) 0.29 = (Total Current Assets 309.0m - Total Current Liabilities 97.2m) / Total Assets 726.1m |
| (B) 0.58 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 418.6m / Total Assets 726.1m |
| (C) 0.22 = EBIT TTM 160.9m / Avg Total Assets 739.7m |
| (D) 1.45 = Book Value of Equity 420.1m / Total Liabilities 290.6m |
| Total Rating: 6.77 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 82.23
| 1. Piotroski 7.50pt = 2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 7.18% = 3.59 |
| 3. FCF Margin 27.84% = 6.96 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.47 = 2.39 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.10 = 1.62 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 20.89)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 27.87% = 2.32 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -60.00% = -4.50 |
| 9. EPS Trend 96.90% = 4.85 |
What is the price of CARG shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.81%, over one month by +13.46%, over three months by +17.86% and over the past year by +23.65%.
Is CarGurus a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CARG is around 33.76 USD . This means that CARG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.14%.
Is CARG a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 4
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the CARG price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 38.7 | 5.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 38.7 | 5.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 37.7 | 2.6% |
Last update: 2025-09-05 04:36
CARG Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 231.2m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 28.944
P/E Forward = 14.6628
P/S = 3.9074
P/B = 8.0655
P/EG = 1.1271
Beta = 1.541
Revenue TTM = 919.1m USD
EBIT TTM = 160.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 183.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 193.4m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 9.17m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 202.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 9.17m + Long Term 193.4m)
Net Debt = -36.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.56b USD (3.59b + Debt 202.6m - CCE 231.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 160.9m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 7.18% (FCF TTM 255.8m / Enterprise Value 3.56b)
FCF Margin = 27.84% (FCF TTM 255.8m / Revenue TTM 919.1m)
Net Margin = 14.12% (Net Income TTM 129.8m / Revenue TTM 919.1m)
Gross Margin = 85.48% ((Revenue TTM 919.1m - Cost of Revenue TTM 133.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 8.48 (Enterprise Value 3.56b / Book Value Of Equity 420.1m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 4.25% (Interest Expense 8.60m / Debt 202.6m)
Taxrate = 14.95% (3.69m / 24.7m)
NOPAT = 136.9m (EBIT 160.9m * (1 - 14.95%))
Current Ratio = 3.18 (Total Current Assets 309.0m / Total Current Liabilities 97.2m)
Debt / Equity = 0.47 (Debt 202.6m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 435.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.10 (Net Debt -36.0m / EBITDA 183.8m)
Debt / FCF = 0.79 (Debt 202.6m / FCF TTM 255.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 465.7m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 17.87% (Net Income 129.8m, Total Assets 726.1m )
RoE = 27.87% (Net Income TTM 129.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 465.7m)
RoCE = 24.41% (Ebit 160.9m / (Equity 465.7m + L.T.Debt 193.4m))
RoIC = 29.39% (NOPAT 136.9m / Invested Capital 465.7m)
WACC = 8.49% (E(3.59b)/V(3.79b) * Re(8.77%)) + (D(202.6m)/V(3.79b) * Rd(4.25%) * (1-Tc(0.15)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -84.85 | Cagr: -2.49%
Discount Rate = 8.77% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 79.12% ; FCFE base≈176.5m ; Y1≈217.7m ; Y5≈371.5m
Fair Price DCF = 64.74 (DCF Value 5.51b / Shares Outstanding 85.0m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 96.90 | EPS CAGR: 43.78% | SUE: 0.75 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -60.00 | Revenue CAGR: -19.60% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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