- ISIN
- US1417881091
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- IPO Date
- Oct 12, 2017
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $2.86B
- Enterprise Value
- $2.99B
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.52
- PE Ratio
- 19.76
- PEG Ratio
- 0.11
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $957.38M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $860.45M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $251.92M
- Year Range
- $26.39 - $39.42
- Target Price
- $37.42
- ROA (TTM)
- 28.69%
- ROE (TTM)
- 62.87%
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Performance
CARG Performance Chart
CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) is down 21.6% since the beginning of the year. At $30 per share, CARG is trading 23.7% below its 52-week high of $39. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CARG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,104.
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Returns By Period
CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) has returned -21.56% so far this year and -6.29% over the past 12 months.
CarGurus, Inc.
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- 6.52%
- YTD
- -21.56%
- 6M
- -22.71%
- 1Y
- -6.29%
- 3Y*
- 13.43%
- 5Y*
- 2.00%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
CARG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 12, 2017, CARG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Feb 2022 with a return of +51.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2020 at -28.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, CARG closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 25, 2022 with a return of +44.0%, while the worst single day was Feb 14, 2020 at -26.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -15.51% | -5.25% | 10.91% | 7.08% | -18.10% | 0.74% | -21.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.28% | -17.88% | -9.51% | -4.02% | 12.09% | 6.80% | -1.94% | 5.42% | 7.60% | -5.67% | 0.46% | 8.70% | 4.95% |
| 2024 | -3.81% | -4.73% | 4.25% | -2.69% | 7.79% | 8.22% | -5.27% | 16.76% | 3.62% | 3.30% | 21.92% | -3.38% | 51.24% |
| 2023 | 25.98% | -3.40% | 9.56% | -11.99% | 14.29% | 20.44% | 0.13% | -20.08% | -3.26% | -1.66% | 25.48% | 11.75% | 72.45% |
| 2022 | -5.17% | 51.88% | -12.36% | -23.03% | -22.52% | -15.13% | 13.03% | -23.01% | -24.22% | 2.75% | -10.16% | 7.11% | -58.35% |
| 2021 | -7.82% | -11.28% | -8.17% | 3.57% | 14.34% | -7.05% | 9.04% | 6.22% | 3.39% | 6.78% | 11.81% | -10.29% | 6.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
CarGurus, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -5.12%, beta of 1.30, and R2 of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 12, 2017.
- This stock participated in 138.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.81% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.24 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -5.12%
- Beta
- 1.30
- R²
- 0.24
- Upside Capture
- 91.81%
- Downside Capture
- 138.11%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CARG ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CARG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.37 | -0.37 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.20 | 2.78 | -2.99 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.46 | 12.44 | -12.90 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the CarGurus, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the CarGurus, Inc. was 78.66%, occurring on Dec 7, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current CarGurus, Inc. drawdown is 46.20%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -78.66%Dec 2022 | 4y 2mo | — | 7y 9moSep 2018 - now |
2018 bear market2018 | -20.79%Apr 2018 | 1mo 15d | 2mo 27d | 4mo 12dMar 2018 - Jul 2018 |
2018 correction2018 | -18.38%Feb 2018 | 18d | 25d | 1mo 13dJan 2018 - Mar 2018 |
2017 correction2017 | -13.04%Nov 2017 | 8d | 2mo 9d | 2mo 17dNov 2017 - Jan 2018 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.74%Sep 2018 | 28d | 19d | 1mo 17dAug 2018 - Sep 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CARG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -78.66% | -56.78% | -21.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -30.92% | -9.10% | -21.82% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -37.88% | -18.90% | -18.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -75.38% | -25.43% | -49.95% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -46.20% | -1.80% | -44.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -44.06% | -10.71% | -33.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 13.59% | 2.03% | +11.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of CarGurus, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how CarGurus, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CARG, comparing it with other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, CARG has a P/E ratio of 19.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CARG compared to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. CARG currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CARG relative to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, CARG has a P/S ratio of 3.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CARG in comparison with other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, CARG has a P/B value of 12.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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