CarGurus (FRA:0C6) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 31.40% (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

CarGurus FRA:0C6 -3.31% 88 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 31.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 44.50. 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 380 Interactive Media companies, CarGurus ranks better than 75.53% on this metric.

CarGurus's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.72.

During the past 12 months, CarGurus's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 33.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 31.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of CarGurus was 86.30% per year. The lowest was 4.30% per year. And the median was 44.50% per year.


CarGurus  (FRA:0C6) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


CarGurus 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:0C6 vs GPI, ABG, SAH: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, CarGurus's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CarGurus's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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CarGurus 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 31.40% mean?
CarGurus (FRA:0C6) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 31.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for CarGurus and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 44.50. Over the past decade, CarGurus' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 4.30 to 86.30. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #93 out of 380 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is CarGurus' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
CarGurus' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 31.40% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 44.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.30 to a high of 86.30. The Interactive Media industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.20. CarGurus' value of 31.40% is 241.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #93 out of 380 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to GPI and ABG?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #93 out of 380 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places CarGurus in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.20. CarGurus' value of 31.40% is 241.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 4.30 to 86.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.50 vs. the industry median of 9.20, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Interactive Media companies is 9.20, based on 380 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 31.40% is 241.3% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for CarGurus and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 31.40%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 44.50. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 31.40%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 44.50 and 241.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 9.20. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (FRA:0C6), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 31.40% 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:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 31.40% (29% below median its 10-year median of 44.50)
  • GF Value™: €35.36 vs. price of €29.20 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 241.3% above the Interactive Media median (#93 of 380)

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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