CarGurus (FRA:0C6) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.19 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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FRA:0C6 CarGurus Inc FRA:0C6
89 GF Score
Price €31.40
GF Value €35.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CarGurus EV-to-EBITDA?

CarGurus FRA:0C6 -0.63% 89 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.19 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 20.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:0C6 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,157 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks worse than 58.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CarGurus's enterprise value is €2,862.4 Mil. CarGurus's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €255.8 Mil. Therefore, CarGurus's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.19.

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

FRA:0C6' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.18   Med: 20.78   Max: 342.52
Current: 11.24

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CarGurus was 342.52. The lowest was 9.18. And the median was 20.78.

FRA:0C6's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
58.17% of 1157 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.35 vs FRA:0C6: 11.24

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-22), CarGurus's stock price is €31.40. CarGurus's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.060. Therefore, CarGurus's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.24.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

CarGurus's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=31.40/2.060
=15.24

CarGurus's share price for today is €31.40.
CarGurus's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €2.060.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


CarGurus EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CarGurus EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

CarGurus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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-EBITDA 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 13.32 13.39 13.32 10.81 10.44

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

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

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

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


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CarGurus EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2862.367/255.784
=11.19

CarGurus's current Enterprise Value is €2,862.4 Mil.
CarGurus's EBITDA 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 €255.8 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.19 mean?
CarGurus (FRA:0C6) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.19 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CarGurus. This is 46% below median its historical median of 20.78. Over the past decade, CarGurus' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.18 to 342.52. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #673 out of 1157 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is CarGurus' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CarGurus' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.19 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 20.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.18 to a high of 342.52. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35. CarGurus' value of 11.19 is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #673 out of 1157 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below 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-EBITDA compare to SAH and DRVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #673 out of 1157 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CarGurus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35. CarGurus' value of 11.19 is 19.7% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.18 to 342.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.78 vs. the industry median of 9.35, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.35, based on 1,157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.19 is 19.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CarGurus. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.19, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 20.78. 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 €35.76, compared to a current price of €31.40 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.19, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 20.78 and 19.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.35. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (FRA:0C6), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.19 as of Aug. 22, 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 €31.40 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.76. GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0C6:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.19 (46% below median its 10-year median of 20.78)
  • GF Value™: €35.76 vs. price of €31.40 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#673 of 1157)

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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