CarGurus, Inc. CARG | NASDAQ

$34.84 $0.57 | 1.66%
TREND SIGNAL:Signal available — unlock to view |2026-09-02

Company Overview:

Market Cap: $3.12B
Trailing PE: 13.7x
FWD PE *: 12.1x
Payout Ratio (TTM): —
52-Week Range: $26.39 - $41.22

* Forward PE is based on street estimates.

9.1 Year CARG Performance Metrics:

Total Return (with DRIP): 26.3% (2.60% CAGR)
Total Return (no DRIP): 26.3% (2.60% CAGR)
Share Price: 26.3% (2.60% CAGR)
Yield on Cost (with DRIP): —
Total Invested: $10,000
Total Value (with DRIP): $12,632
Total Return $ (with DRIP): $2,632
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CARG Financials: Earnings, Revenue, Cash Flow, Ebitda, Cash/Debt, Shares Float, etc:

Revenue
CARG Revenue CAGR:1Y: 8.24%2Y: 5.68%5Y: 3.00%10Y: 17.13%
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
CARG EPS CAGR:1Y: 31.11%2Y: 67.62%5Y: 19.71%10Y: 52.63%
Net Income
CARG Net Income CAGR:1Y: 18.05%2Y: 53.13%5Y: 12.57%10Y: 37.80%
EBITDA
CARG EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 24.68%2Y: 39.68%5Y: 8.80%10Y: 35.16%
Free Cash Flow
CARG Free Cash Flow CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%
Free Cash Flow / Share
CARG Free Cash Flow / Share CAGR:1Y: 37.38%2Y: 27.86%5Y: 15.38%10Y: 23.55%
Operating Income
CARG Operating Income CAGR:1Y: 24.25%2Y: 57.36%5Y: 11.13%10Y: 35.50%
Gross Profit
CARG Gross Profit CAGR:1Y: 11.03%2Y: 13.96%5Y: 7.80%10Y: 16.77%
Shares Outstanding
CARG Shares Outstanding CAGR:1Y: -9.63%2Y: -7.38%5Y: -5.63%10Y: -1.68%
Share Buybacks
CARG Share Buybacks CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%
Stock-Based Comp
CARG Stock-Based Comp CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%
Expenses
CARG Expenses CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%
Revenue vs Net Income
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Revenue by Segment
CARG Revenue CAGR:1Y: 8.24%2Y: 5.68%5Y: 3.00%10Y: 17.13%
Revenue by Region
CARG Revenue CAGR:1Y: 8.24%2Y: 5.68%5Y: 3.00%10Y: 17.13%

Revenue, EPS, Net Income & Ebitda - Estimates VS Actual:

REVENUE: Actual + Estimates
CARG Actual Revenue CAGR:1Y: 8.24%2Y: 5.68%5Y: 3.00%10Y: 17.13%
EPS: Actual + Estimates
CARG Actual EPS CAGR:1Y: 31.11%2Y: 67.62%5Y: 19.71%10Y: 52.63%
NET INCOME: Actual + Estimates
CARG Actual Net Income CAGR:1Y: 18.05%2Y: 53.13%5Y: 12.57%10Y: 37.80%
EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
CARG Actual EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 24.68%2Y: 39.68%5Y: 8.80%10Y: 35.16%

Ratios, Profit Margins & Return on Capital:

Net Profit Margin
CARG Net Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 9.08%2Y: 44.90%5Y: 9.29%10Y: 17.65%
Gross Profit Margin
CARG Gross Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 2.57%2Y: 7.84%5Y: 4.66%10Y: -0.31%
Price to Earnings
CARG Price to Earnings CAGR:1Y: -34.75%2Y: -38.10%5Y: -16.00%10Y: -27.55%
Price To Sales Ratio
CARG Price To Sales Ratio CAGR:1Y: -29.82%2Y: -10.48%5Y: -8.27%10Y: -14.80%
Return on Capital Employed
CARG Return on Capital Employed CAGR:1Y: 46.22%2Y: 85.29%5Y: 20.36%10Y: 0.00%
Return on Invested Capital
CARG Return on Invested Capital CAGR:1Y: 41.67%2Y: 87.23%5Y: 22.05%10Y: 0.00%

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Projected Future Returns & Dividends for CARG

Based on past 9.1-year performance, here are CARG growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +2.6%
Dividend CAGR of +0%

Using CARG CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

CARG (DRIP)CARG - No DRIP
Current Price$34.84$34.84
Start Shares287.03287.03
Start Value$10,000$10,000
  
After 10 years:
Final Share Count287.03287.03
Dividends Payment$0.00$0.00
Annual Dividends$0$0
Yield on cost0.00%0.00%
Share Price$34.84$34.84
Total Dividends$0$0
Final Value$10,000$10,000

Estimated Future Value + Dividends - CARG

NOTE: Above numbers are our estimate based on CARG's Dividend and Price CAGR over past 9.1 years. These numbers should only be considered as "potential future returns"! DRIP assumes reinvesting dividends; No-DRIP assumes collecting dividends as cash.

We cannot guarantee that your actual returns will meet these estimates.

Company Info

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) had its IPO on 2017-10-12, and is traded on NASDAQ stock exchange.

CarGurus, Inc., established in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2005, manages a prominent online ecosystem for vehicle transactions, serving both buyers and sellers across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: the U.S. Marketplace and Digital Wholesale. Essentially, CarGurus offers an expansive digital automotive marketplace where individuals can search for new and pre-owned vehicle listings from numerous dealerships. Simultaneously, it empowers dealers by linking them with a vast, engaged consumer base and supplying them with practical, data-driven market intelligence. The platform provides an array of specialized features to simplify the car buying and selling journey. For instance, "Digital Deal" allows prospective buyers to begin their purchase directly from a vehicle's detailed listing, while "Finance in Advance" enables qualified consumers to secure pre-approved financing from partnering dealerships. For individuals looking to sell their vehicles, CarGurus offers "Sell My Car – Top Dealer Offers," where dealers present customized trade-in valuations, and "Sell My Car – Instant Max Cash Offer," which facilitates quick online sales of consumer vehicles to dealerships. Furthermore, CarGurus delivers various products to its dealership partners, including listing enhancements and analytical data tools. It also presents advertising avenues for automotive manufacturers and other businesses, focusing on strategies like brand reinforcement, category sponsorship, exclusive automobile segment positioning, and targeted consumer exposure. The company expands its reach through additional platforms such as Autolist, another online automotive marketplace accessible via mobile apps and its website, and PistonHeads, a comprehensive automotive hub featuring a marketplace, an auction platform, and editorial content for car enthusiasts. CarGurus, Inc. adopted its current name in June 2015, having previously operated as CarGurus LLC.

CARG website: https://www.cargurus.com


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