CarGurus (FRA:0C6) Days Payable: 131.01 (As of Jun. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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FRA:0C6 CarGurus Inc FRA:0C6
88 GF Score
Price €29.20
GF Value €35.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CarGurus Days Payable?

CarGurus FRA:0C6 -3.31% 88 Days Payable is 131.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 243.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:0C6 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Interactive Media companies, CarGurus ranks better than 79.91% on this metric.

CarGurus's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €29.1 Mil. CarGurus's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.3 Mil. Hence, CarGurus's Days Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 131.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for CarGurus's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:0C6' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.05   Med: 243.23   Max: 512.75
Current: 235.98

During the past 11 years, CarGurus's highest Days Payable was 512.75. The lowest was 18.05. And the median was 243.23.

FRA:0C6's Days Payable is ranked better than
79.91% of 433 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 60.68 vs FRA:0C6: 235.98

CarGurus's Days Payable declined from Jun. 2025 (148.32) to Jun. 2026 (131.01). It may suggest that CarGurus accelerated paying its suppliers.


CarGurus Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarGurus's Days Payable 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 Days Payable Chart

CarGurus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 53.12 16.79 52.26 159.97 115.96

CarGurus Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 148.32 97.15 115.99 121.25 131.01

FRA:0C6 vs GPI, ABG, SAH: Days Payable Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, CarGurus's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CarGurus's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's Days Payable falls into.


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CarGurus Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

CarGurus's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (21.07291163689 + 24.790327387288) / 2 ) / 72.180215781593*365
=22.931619512089 / 72.180215781593*365
=115.96

CarGurus's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (26.636000694324 + 31.542902125426) / 2 ) / 20.261291841686*365 / 4
=29.089451409875 / 20.261291841686*365 / 4
=131.01

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 131.01 mean?
CarGurus (FRA:0C6) has a Days Payable of 131.01 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 243.23. Over the past decade, CarGurus' Days Payable has ranged from 18.05 to 512.75. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #87 out of 433 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is CarGurus' Days Payable too high?
CarGurus' current Days Payable of 131.01 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 243.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.05 to a high of 512.75. The Interactive Media industry median Days Payable is 60.68. CarGurus' value of 131.01 is 115.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #87 out of 433 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CarGurus has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' Days Payable compare to GPI and ABG?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #87 out of 433 companies for Days Payable. This places CarGurus in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 60.68. CarGurus' value of 131.01 is 115.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own Days Payable has ranged from 18.05 to 512.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 243.23 vs. the industry median of 60.68, 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 Days Payable for an Interactive Media company?
The median Days Payable among Interactive Media companies is 60.68, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current Days Payable of 131.01 is 115.9% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Payable is 60.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current Days Payable is 131.01, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 243.23. 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 (FRA:0C6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.36, compared to a current price of €29.20 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 131.01, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 243.23 and 115.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 60.68. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (FRA:0C6), the current Days Payable is 131.01 as of Jun. 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 €29.20 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.36. GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0C6:

  • Days Payable: 131.01 (46% below median its 10-year median of 243.23)
  • GF Value™: €35.36 vs. price of €29.20 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.9% above the Interactive Media median (#87 of 433)

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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