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CarGurus

NASDAQ: CARG · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

$32.39
+0.18% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$2.45B
P/E ratio
14.30
P/S ratio
2.61x
EPS (TTM)
$1.90
Dividend yield
52W range
$26 – $39
Volume
1.3M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

65
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D
7.0
Quality
B+
9.0
Profitability
A+
8.0
Valuation
A
5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
4.3
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$37.38
+15.41%
12-Month target
$34.90
+7.75%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$35.55
Margin of safety
+22.62%
3 Strong Buy5 Buy6 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Altman Z 4.31 — safe zone
+ ROE 62.87% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $69.46M — positive
+ Revenue growth 14.80% QoQ
+ 22.62% below intrinsic value
Risks
No major risks identified

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$1.66B$914.24M$894.38M$938.98M$938.30M
Net income$193.78M$31.10M$20.97M$155.90M$32.23M
EPS$1.90
Free cash flow$238.84M$83.32M$180.32M$288.90M$69.46M
Profit margin11.71%3.40%2.34%16.60%15.90%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
CARG$2.45B653.39.08.07.0+22.62%Buy
AMZN$2.76T658.76.53.36.0-60.37%Buy
TSLA$1.59T336.74.02.07.5-52.02%Avoid
HD$310.62B543.37.54.05.0-46.55%Buy
BABA$270.36B646.75.09.36.5+60.19%Buy
TM$228.02B606.74.56.34.5Buy

Smart narrative

CarGurus trades at $32.39. representing a P/E of 14.30x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 65/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 4.31, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $938.30M. with profit margins at 15.90%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $35.55.

Frequently asked questions

What is CarGurus's stock price?

CarGurus (CARG) trades at $32.39, on a P/E of 14.3x and a P/S of 2.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is CarGurus overvalued?

CarGurus carries a Smart Value Score of 65/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $35.55 versus the $32.39 price, a 22.6% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.

What is the price target of CarGurus (CARG)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $37.38, about 15.4% above the current $32.39. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of CarGurus (CARG)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $35.55, a +22.6% margin of safety versus today's $32.39. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.

What is CarGurus's revenue?

CarGurus's trailing twelve-month revenue is $938.30M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

CarGurus's Altman Z-Score is 4.31, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio2.61x
ROE62.87%
Beta1.21
50D MA$32.70
200D MA$34.22
Shares out0.08B
Float0.07B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.3M

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