CarGurus (FRA:0C6) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.27 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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What is CarGurus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

CarGurus FRA:0C6 +2.08% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.27 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 4.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:0C6 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.34. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks worse than 91.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), CarGurus's current share price is €29.40. CarGurus's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.88. CarGurus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for CarGurus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:0C6' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.57   Med: 4.44   Max: 4.94
Current: 4.6

During the past years, CarGurus's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.94. The lowest was 3.57. And the median was 4.44.

FRA:0C6's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
91.75% of 1042 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.72 vs FRA:0C6: 4.60

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CarGurus's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.215. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €6.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CarGurus  (FRA:0C6) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


CarGurus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


CarGurus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarGurus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

CarGurus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

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FRA:0C6 vs SAH, DRVN, GPI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarGurus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarGurus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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CarGurus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

CarGurus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=29.40/6.88
=4.27

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CarGurus's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.215/330.2130*330.2130
=2.215

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CarGurus Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201512 0.000 236.525 0.000
201609 0.444 241.428 0.607
201612 0.540 241.432 0.739
201703 0.587 243.801 0.795
201706 0.636 244.955 0.857
201709 0.661 246.819 0.884
201712 0.721 246.524 0.966
201803 0.705 249.554 0.933
201806 0.835 251.989 1.094
201809 0.899 252.439 1.176
201812 0.977 251.233 1.284
201903 1.056 254.202 1.372
201906 1.132 256.143 1.459
201909 1.205 256.759 1.550
201912 1.253 256.974 1.610
202003 1.257 258.115 1.608
202006 0.740 257.797 0.948
202009 1.099 260.280 1.394
202012 1.091 260.474 1.383
202103 1.228 264.877 1.531
202106 1.513 271.696 1.839
202109 1.573 274.310 1.894
202112 2.551 278.802 3.021
202203 3.313 287.504 3.805
202206 4.085 296.311 4.552
202209 3.257 296.808 3.624
202212 1.852 296.797 2.061
202303 1.869 301.836 2.045
202306 1.933 305.109 2.092
202309 1.798 307.789 1.929
202312 0.060 306.746 0.065
202403 1.828 312.332 1.933
202406 1.957 314.175 2.057
202409 1.984 315.301 2.078
202412 1.140 315.605 1.193
202503 1.868 319.799 1.929
202506 2.025 322.561 2.073
202509 2.039 324.800 2.073
202512 1.846 324.054 1.881
202603 2.215 330.213 2.215

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.27 mean?
CarGurus (FRA:0C6) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.27 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.44. Over the past decade, CarGurus' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.57 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #956 out of 1042 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is CarGurus' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
CarGurus' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.27 is near median its 10-year median of 4.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 4.94. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72. CarGurus' value of 4.27 is 493.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #956 out of 1042 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CarGurus has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SAH and DRVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #956 out of 1042 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places CarGurus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72. CarGurus' value of 4.27 is 493.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.57 to 4.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.44 vs. the industry median of 0.72, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.72, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.27 is 493.1% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.44. 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?
CarGurus (FRA:0C6) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.34, compared to a current price of €29.40 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.44 and 493.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.72. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (FRA:0C6), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.27 as of Jul. 28, 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 (FRA:0C6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarGurus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €29.40 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.34.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0C6:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.27 (near median its 10-year median of 4.44)
  • GF Value™: €34.34 vs. price of €29.40 (14.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 493.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#956 of 1042)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0C6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CarGurus Business Description

Other Exchanges CARG:USA
Address 1001 Boylston Street, 16th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02115
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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