CarGurus (FRA:0C6) EV-to-EBIT: 12.49 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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FRA:0C6 CarGurus Inc FRA:0C6
89 GF Score
Price €31.60
GF Value €35.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CarGurus EV-to-EBIT?

CarGurus FRA:0C6 +1.94% 89 EV-to-EBIT is 12.49 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 25.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:0C6 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,085 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 52.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CarGurus's Enterprise Value is €2,870.5 Mil. CarGurus's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €229.8 Mil. Therefore, CarGurus's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for CarGurus's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:0C6' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.19   Med: 25.41   Max: 462.59
Current: 12.53

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CarGurus was 462.59. The lowest was 10.19. And the median was 25.41.

FRA:0C6's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
52.17% of 1085 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 13.3 vs FRA:0C6: 12.53

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CarGurus's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,699.0 Mil. CarGurus's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €229.8 Mil. CarGurus's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.51%.


CarGurus  (FRA:0C6) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

CarGurus's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=229.81/2699.005
=8.51 %

CarGurus's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,699.0 Mil.
CarGurus's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €229.8 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CarGurus EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarGurus's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

CarGurus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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CarGurus Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 14.86 14.93 14.86 11.99 11.62

FRA:0C6 vs SAH, DRVN, GPI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarGurus's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarGurus's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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CarGurus EV-to-EBIT Calculation

CarGurus's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2870.478/229.81
=12.49

CarGurus's current Enterprise Value is €2,870.5 Mil.
CarGurus's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €229.8 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 12.49 mean?
CarGurus (FRA:0C6) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.49 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 25.41. Over the past decade, CarGurus' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.19 to 462.59. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #519 out of 1085 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is CarGurus' EV-to-EBIT too high?
CarGurus' current EV-to-EBIT of 12.49 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 25.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.19 to a high of 462.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. CarGurus' value of 12.49 is 6.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #519 out of 1085 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CarGurus has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' EV-to-EBIT compare to SAH and DRVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #519 out of 1085 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts CarGurus in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. CarGurus' value of 12.49 is 6.1% below this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.19 to 462.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.41 vs. the industry median of 13.30, CarGurus has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.30, based on 1,085 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.49 is 6.1% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.49, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 25.41. 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 €35.91, compared to a current price of €31.60 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.49, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 25.41 and 6.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.30. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (FRA:0C6), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.49 as of Aug. 21, 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 €31.60 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.91. GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0C6:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.49 (51% below median its 10-year median of 25.41)
  • GF Value™: €35.91 vs. price of €31.60 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#519 of 1085)

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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