TRUE (TrueCar) EPS (Basic): $-0.21 (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

What is TrueCar EPS (Basic)?

TrueCar TRUE 52 EPS (Basic) is $-0.21 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TRUE with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.13. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

TrueCar's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.06. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-0.21.

TrueCar's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.06. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-0.21.

TrueCar's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.06. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was -0.21.

During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.50% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, TrueCar's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 52.10% per year. The lowest was -180.20% per year. And the median was 31.10% per year.

TrueCar (NAS:TRUE) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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TrueCar EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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TrueCar Quarterly Data
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TrueCar EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

TrueCar's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2024 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-31.048	-	0)	/	90.159
	=	-0.34

TrueCar's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Sep. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(4.997	-	0)	/	88.526
	=	0.06

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.21

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $-0.21 mean?

TrueCar (TRUE) has a EPS (Basic) of $-0.21 as of Sep. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on TrueCar and its competitors.

Is TrueCar's EPS (Basic) too high?

TrueCar's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.21. Overall, TrueCar has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does TrueCar's EPS (Basic) compare to ZIP and DIBS?

TrueCar's EPS (Basic) of $-0.21 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Interactive Media company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on TrueCar and its competitors. TrueCar's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is TrueCar stock overvalued right now?

TrueCar (TRUE) has a current EPS (Basic) of $-0.21. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.13, compared to a current price of $2.54 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-0.21. TrueCar's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TrueCar (TRUE), the current EPS (Basic) is $-0.21 as of Sep. 2025. 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 TrueCar (TRUE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TrueCar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.54 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.13.

Key valuation signals for TRUE:

EPS (Basic): $-0.21
GF Value™: $3.13 vs. price of $2.54 (18.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs

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

TrueCar Business Description

Industry Communication Services Interactive Media

Comparable Companies ZIP DIBS CMCM TRVG DOYU AREN UPXI ZH MSEZ BODI GOOGL META HKSE:00700 SPOT TSE:6098 BIDU HKSE:01024 RDDT XKRX:035420 TME

Address 225 Santa Monica Boulevard, 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90401

Website https://www.truecar.com

TrueCar Inc is a data-driven online platform operating on common technology infrastructure, powered by proprietary data and analytics. It also customizes and operates its platform for affinity group marketing partners, including financial institutions like PenFed and American Express; membership-based organizations like Consumer Reports, AARP, Sam's Club, and AAA; and employee buying programs for large enterprises such as IBM and Walmart. The Company has one operating segment, with three distinct service offerings: Dealer products and services, OEM incentives, and other.

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