CARG (CarGurus) FCF Yield %: 9.04 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 173% Above Median


CARG CarGurus Inc CARG
82 GF Score
Price $32.97
GF Value $40.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CarGurus FCF Yield %?

CarGurus CARG +6.48% 82 FCF Yield % is 9.04 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates CARG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,333 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 75.39% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, CarGurus's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $268.9 Mil, and Market Cap is $2,973.5 Mil. Therefore, CarGurus's FCF Yield % for today is 9.04%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CarGurus's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

CARG' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 3.31   Max: 12.13
Current: 9.04


During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Yield % of CarGurus was 12.13%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 3.31%.

CARG's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
75.39% of 1333 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.23 vs CARG: 9.04

CarGurus's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.93%.


CarGurus FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


CarGurus FCF Yield % Related Terms


CarGurus FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarGurus's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart

CarGurus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.13 14.49 3.19 4.25 7.31

CarGurus Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 8.39 7.88 7.15 8.40 8.25

CARG vs SAH, MCW, DRVN: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarGurus's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarGurus's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's FCF Yield % falls into.


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CarGurus FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

CarGurus's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=265.964 / 3638.8014
=7.31%

CarGurus's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=63.157 * 4 / 3060.7545
=8.25%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 9.04 mean?
CarGurus (CARG) has a FCF Yield % of 9.04 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, CarGurus' FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.30 to 12.13. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #328 out of 1333 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is CarGurus' FCF Yield % too high?
CarGurus' current FCF Yield % of 9.04 is 173% above median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 12.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Yield % is 2.23. CarGurus' value of 9.04 is 305.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #328 out of 1333 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 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' FCF Yield % compare to SAH and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #328 out of 1333 companies for FCF Yield %. This places CarGurus in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.23. CarGurus' value of 9.04 is 305.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.30 to 12.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.23, 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 Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.23, based on 1,333 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current FCF Yield % of 9.04 is 305.4% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current FCF Yield % is 9.04, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 3.31. 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 $40.25, compared to a current price of $32.97 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 9.04, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 305.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.23. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current FCF Yield % is 9.04 as of Jun. 28, 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 $32.97 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.25. GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CARG:

  • FCF Yield %: 9.04 (173% above median its 10-year median of 3.31)
  • GF Value™: $40.25 vs. price of $32.97 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 305.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#328 of 1333)

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 Business Description

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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