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CarGurus, Inc. (CARG)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1417881091
IPO Date
Oct 12, 2017

Highlights

Market Cap
$3.29B
Enterprise Value
$3.30B
EPS (TTM)
$1.58
PE Ratio
21.60
PEG Ratio
0.12
Total Revenue (TTM)
$906.98M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$841.51M
EBITDA (TTM)
$248.40M
Year Range
$24.65 - $39.42
Target Price
$40.70
ROA (TTM)
23.55%
ROE (TTM)
41.66%

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CarGurus, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CarGurus, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) has returned -11.21% so far this year and 16.89% over the past 12 months.


CarGurus, Inc.

1D
-3.49%
1M
10.91%
YTD
-11.21%
6M
-8.54%
1Y
16.89%
3Y*
22.16%
5Y*
6.80%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 12, 2017, CARG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-15.51%-5.25%10.91%-11.21%
20257.28%-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%
202325.98%-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 -1.69%, beta of 1.31, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 13, 2017.

  • This stock participated in 138.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 108.03% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.25 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
-1.69%
Beta
1.31
0.25
Upside Capture
108.03%
Downside Capture
138.92%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CARG ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


CARG Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
CARG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CARG Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
CARG Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
CARG Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
CARG Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CARGBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.45

0.90

-0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.90

1.39

-0.49

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.59

1.40

-0.81

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.75

6.61

-4.86

Explore CARG risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


CarGurus, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

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 39.10%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-78.66%Sep 28, 20181056Dec 7, 2022
-20.79%Mar 13, 201833Apr 27, 201859Jul 23, 201892
-18.38%Jan 22, 201815Feb 9, 201816Mar 6, 201831
-13.04%Nov 1, 20177Nov 9, 201745Jan 17, 201852
-12.74%Aug 10, 201820Sep 7, 201813Sep 26, 201833

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.


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Quarterly

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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 21.6. 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 3.7. 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 8.8. 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.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items