CarGurusCARG +2.50%84 FCF Margin % is 25.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 10.84. GuruFocus rates CARG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. CarGurus's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.2 Mil. CarGurus's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $243.6 Mil. Therefore, CarGurus's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CarGurus's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CARG'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.78 Med: 10.84 Max: 29.32
Current: 29.06
During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CarGurus was 29.32%. The lowest was 5.78%. And the median was 10.84%.
CARG's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 98.71% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs CARG: 29.06
CarGurus FCF Margin % Related Terms
CarGurus FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CarGurus's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarGurus's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarGurus's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (CARG) has a FCF Margin % of 25.93% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 10.84. Over the past decade, CarGurus' FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.78 to 29.32. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #17 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is CarGurus' FCF Margin % too high?
CarGurus' current FCF Margin % of 25.93% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 10.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.78 to a high of 29.32. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Margin % is 2.22. CarGurus' value of 25.93% is 1068% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #17 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CarGurus has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' FCF Margin % compare to SAH and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #17 out of 1321 companies for FCF Margin %. This places CarGurus in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.22. CarGurus' value of 25.93% is 1068% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.78 to 29.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.84 vs. the industry median of 2.22, 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 FCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.22, based on 1,321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current FCF Margin % of 25.93% is 1068% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current FCF Margin % is 25.93%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 10.84. 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 (CARG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.21, compared to a current price of $31.20 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 25.93%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 10.84 and 1068% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.22. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current FCF Margin % is 25.93% as of Mar. 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 (CARG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarGurus stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.20 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.21.
GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CARG:
FCF Margin %: 25.93% (139% above median its 10-year median of 10.84)
GF Value™: $40.21 vs. price of $31.20 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1068% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#17 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CARG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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