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TrueCar, Inc. (TRUE)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US89785L1070
CUSIP
89785L107
IPO Date
May 16, 2014

Highlights

Market Cap
$225.90M
Enterprise Value
$132.60M
EPS (TTM)
-$0.21
Total Revenue (TTM)
$181.22M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$143.47M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$5.69M
Year Range
$1.05 - $2.54
ROA (TTM)
-12.52%
ROE (TTM)
-16.30%

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TrueCar, Inc.

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TRUE vs. SPY

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in TrueCar, 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

TrueCar, Inc. (TRUE) has returned 12.39% so far this year and 60.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TRUE has returned -7.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


TrueCar, Inc.

1D
0.00%
1M
0.00%
YTD
12.39%
6M
38.04%
1Y
60.76%
3Y*
3.36%
5Y*
-12.88%
10Y*
-7.07%

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 May 16, 2014, TRUE's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Nov 2019 with a return of +60.1%, while the worst month was Jul 2015 at -45.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, TRUE closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 15, 2025 with a return of +62.2%, while the worst single day was Jul 24, 2015 at -35.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202612.39%0.00%0.00%12.39%
2025-7.77%-32.27%-32.19%-5.70%-2.68%31.03%-3.68%20.22%-16.36%19.57%-3.18%6.10%-39.41%
20242.31%-1.69%-2.59%-22.12%11.74%6.10%16.93%-18.03%15.00%13.33%8.95%-12.44%7.80%
202324.30%-25.32%-1.29%11.74%-12.06%0.00%8.41%-2.45%-13.39%-11.59%52.46%24.01%37.85%
20221.18%-2.91%18.26%-9.37%-6.98%-22.22%-0.77%-15.18%-30.73%19.21%38.33%0.80%-26.18%
20216.67%20.98%-11.72%-3.87%28.48%-4.40%-6.90%-20.15%-0.95%0.72%-21.48%3.34%-19.05%

Benchmark Metrics

TrueCar, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -3.27%, beta of 1.08, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 19, 2014.

  • This stock participated in 207.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 138.74% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.08 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
-3.27%
Beta
1.08
0.08
Upside Capture
138.74%
Downside Capture
207.63%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TRUE ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


TRUE Risk / Return Rank: 6464
Overall Rank
TRUE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6565
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TRUE Sortino Ratio Rank: 7878
Sortino Ratio Rank
TRUE Omega Ratio Rank: 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
TRUE Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
TRUE Martin Ratio Rank: 5151
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 TrueCar, Inc. (TRUE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


TRUEBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.70

0.90

-0.19

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.03

1.39

+0.64

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.43

1.40

-0.97

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.00

6.61

-5.61

Explore TRUE risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


TrueCar, 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 TrueCar, 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 TrueCar, Inc. was 94.70%, occurring on Apr 17, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current TrueCar, Inc. drawdown is 89.48%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-94.7%Sep 8, 20142670Apr 17, 2025
-17.69%Jul 7, 20149Jul 17, 201418Aug 12, 201427
-11.62%Jun 9, 201413Jun 25, 20143Jun 30, 201416
-8.43%Sep 3, 20142Sep 4, 20141Sep 5, 20143
-8.35%May 19, 20145May 23, 20141May 27, 20146

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 TrueCar, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how TrueCar, 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.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TRUE relative to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, TRUE has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for TRUE in comparison with other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, TRUE has a P/B value of 2.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

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Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

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Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items