CarGurusCARG -3.45%83 Buyback Yield % is 11.14 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 7.97. GuruFocus rates CARG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for CarGurus's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CARG vs SAH, GPI, DRVN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarGurus's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CarGurus Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarGurus's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CarGurus (CARG) has a Buyback Yield % of 11.14 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #13 out of 342 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is CarGurus' Buyback Yield % too high?
CarGurus' current Buyback Yield % of 11.14 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 7.97. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. CarGurus' value of 11.14 is 5763.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #13 out of 342 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CarGurus has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' Buyback Yield % compare to SAH and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #13 out of 342 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places CarGurus in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. CarGurus' value of 11.14 is 5763.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.97 vs. the industry median of 0.19, CarGurus has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.19, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current Buyback Yield % of 11.14 is 5763.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current Buyback Yield % is 11.14, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 7.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CarGurus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarGurus (CARG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.57, compared to a current price of $33.02 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 11.14, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 7.97 and 5763.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.19. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current Buyback Yield % is 11.14 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CarGurus (CARG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarGurus stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.02 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.57.
GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CARG:
Buyback Yield %: 11.14 (40% above median its 10-year median of 7.97)
GF Value™: $40.57 vs. price of $33.02 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5763.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#13 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CARG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CarGurus Inc is a company that acts as an online automotive marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of new and used cars. It provides three types of marketplace Listing products, Restricted Listings, and Enhanced or Featured Listings, through which it offers real-time and historical data analyzing the connections and pricing analysis. The listing platforms offer auto manufacturers and others to buy advertising on the company's site and target consumers based on the make, model, and zip code of the cars. The company operates through two segments, namely U.S. Marketplace and Digital Wholesale. It generates maximum revenue from the U.S. Marketplace segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from international markets.
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