CARG
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
D7.0
Quality
B+9.0
Profitability
A+8.0
Valuation
A5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
4.3
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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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
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 margin | 11.71% | 3.40% | 2.34% | 16.60% | 15.90% |
Peer comparison
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
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Avg volume1.3M
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