CARG (CarGurus) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


CARG CarGurus Inc CARG
83 GF Score
Price $36.24
GF Value $40.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CarGurus Moat Score?

CarGurus CARG +3.13% 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates CARG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,316 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 98.56% on this metric.

CarGurus has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CarGurus has Narrow Moat: CarGurus Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its network effects and strong brand in the online automotive marketplace. However, the competitive landscape limits its ability to achieve a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes CarGurus might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CarGurus  (NAS:CARG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

CarGurus Moat Score Related Terms

CARG vs SAH, GPI, DRVN: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's Moat Score falls into.


CARG
83GF Score
CarGurus Inc CARG
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
CarGurus (CARG) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #19 out of 1316 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is CarGurus' Moat Score too high?
CarGurus' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #19 out of 1316 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 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' Moat Score compare to SAH and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #19 out of 1316 companies for Moat Score. This places CarGurus in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. CarGurus's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $40.40, compared to a current price of $36.24 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 06, 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 $36.24 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.40. GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CARG:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $40.40 vs. price of $36.24 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges 0C6:Germany
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.
83GF Score

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