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CARGURUS INC (CARG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CARG - US1417881091 - Common Stock

38.5 USD
+0.98 (+2.61%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:17:35 PM
38.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:17:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CARG. CARG was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. CARG gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CARG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make CARG a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CARG had positive earnings in the past year.
CARG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CARG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CARG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CARG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCARG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

CARG has a better Return On Assets (23.01%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
CARG's Return On Equity of 40.48% is amongst the best of the industry. CARG outperforms 98.57% of its industry peers.
CARG's Return On Invested Capital of 23.46% is amongst the best of the industry. CARG outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
CARG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.25%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.46%) for CARG is above the 3 year average (8.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.01%
ROE 40.48%
ROIC 23.46%
ROA(3y)8.94%
ROA(5y)8.45%
ROE(3y)11.77%
ROE(5y)11.21%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)10.3%
CARG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCARG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.41%, CARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
CARG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.47%, CARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CARG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CARG has a Gross Margin of 88.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CARG outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CARG has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.47%
PM (TTM) 16.41%
GM 88.15%
OM growth 3Y4.23%
OM growth 5Y24.82%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-19.98%
GM growth 3Y6.61%
GM growth 5Y-2.25%
CARG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCARG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CARG is creating value.
CARG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CARG has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for CARG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CARG Yearly Shares OutstandingCARG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CARG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCARG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 11.08 indicates that CARG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.08, CARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for CARG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 11.08
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC10.71%
CARG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCARG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.87 indicates that CARG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CARG (2.87) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
CARG has a Quick Ratio of 2.87. This indicates that CARG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CARG has a Quick ratio of 2.87. This is in the better half of the industry: CARG outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.87
Quick Ratio 2.87
CARG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCARG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CARG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 41.18%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CARG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.69% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CARG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.21% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CARG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.18%
EPS 3Y3.73%
EPS 5Y26.69%
EPS Q2Q%28.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.72%
Sales Q2Q%3.17%

3.2 Future

CARG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.55% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CARG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.82%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y22.11%
EPS Next 5Y21.55%
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y5.21%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CARG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCARG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B
CARG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCARG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.82 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CARG.
68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CARG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, CARG is valued a bit cheaper.
CARG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.66.
CARG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CARG is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. CARG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.82
Fwd PE 14.66
CARG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCARG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CARG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CARG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CARG is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.61
EV/EBITDA 14.43
CARG Per share dataCARG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CARG may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CARG's earnings are expected to grow with 22.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y22.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CARG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CARGURUS INC

NASDAQ:CARG (12/12/2025, 8:17:35 PM)

After market: 38.5 0 (0%)

38.5

+0.98 (+2.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners107.17%
Inst Owner Change1.27%
Ins Owners2.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.89%
Market Cap3.67B
Revenue(TTM)926.42M
Net Income(TTM)151.99M
Analysts79
Price Target41.1 (6.75%)
Short Float %5.7%
Short Ratio4.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.56%
Min EPS beat(2)2.1%
Max EPS beat(2)3.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.4%
Min EPS beat(4)2.1%
Max EPS beat(4)4.7%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.61%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)22.55%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)18.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.3%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.05%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.86%
PT rev (1m)1.36%
PT rev (3m)4.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.82
Fwd PE 14.66
P/S 3.97
P/FCF 14.61
P/OCF 12.76
P/B 9.79
P/tB 10.7
EV/EBITDA 14.43
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY5.61%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY6.82%
FCF(TTM)2.64
FCFY6.85%
OCF(TTM)3.02
OCFY7.83%
SpS9.71
BVpS3.93
TBVpS3.6
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number13.83
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.01%
ROE 40.48%
ROCE 36.74%
ROIC 23.46%
ROICexc 34.28%
ROICexgc 37.36%
OM 22.47%
PM (TTM) 16.41%
GM 88.15%
FCFM 27.15%
ROA(3y)8.94%
ROA(5y)8.45%
ROE(3y)11.77%
ROE(5y)11.21%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)10.3%
ROICexc(3y)15.71%
ROICexc(5y)22.33%
ROICexgc(3y)26.91%
ROICexgc(5y)37.61%
ROCE(3y)12.91%
ROCE(5y)16.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.8%
OM growth 3Y4.23%
OM growth 5Y24.82%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-19.98%
GM growth 3Y6.61%
GM growth 5Y-2.25%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 131.49%
Cap/Sales 3.92%
Interest Coverage 319.79
Cash Conversion 122.09%
Profit Quality 165.52%
Current Ratio 2.87
Quick Ratio 2.87
Altman-Z 11.08
F-Score8
WACC10.71%
ROIC/WACC2.19
Cap/Depr(3y)164.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.78%
Profit Quality(3y)387.12%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.18%
EPS 3Y3.73%
EPS 5Y26.69%
EPS Q2Q%28.89%
EPS Next Y30.82%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y22.11%
EPS Next 5Y21.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.72%
Sales Q2Q%3.17%
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y5.21%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%
EBIT growth 1Y157.19%
EBIT growth 3Y2.1%
EBIT growth 5Y35.7%
EBIT Next Year36.72%
EBIT Next 3Y19.57%
EBIT Next 5Y14.24%
FCF growth 1Y31.3%
FCF growth 3Y24.16%
FCF growth 5Y23.64%
OCF growth 1Y32.49%
OCF growth 3Y37.49%
OCF growth 5Y29.52%

CARGURUS INC / CARG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARGURUS INC (CARG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CARG.


Can you provide the valuation status for CARGURUS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CARGURUS INC (CARG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CARGURUS INC (CARG) stock?

CARGURUS INC (CARG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CARG stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARGURUS INC (CARG) is 17.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.79.


How financially healthy is CARGURUS INC?

The financial health rating of CARGURUS INC (CARG) is 9 / 10.