CarGurusCARG +2.50%84 OCF Margin % is 28.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 13.69. 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 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 98.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CarGurus's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CARG'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.11 Med: 13.69 Max: 32.56
Current: 32.12
During the past 11 years, the highest OCF Margin % of CarGurus was 32.56%. The lowest was 8.11%. And the median was 13.69%.
CARG's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 98.11% of 1320
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.11
vs CARG: 32.12
CarGurus OCF Margin % Related Terms
CarGurus OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CarGurus's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarGurus's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 28.68% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 13.69. Over the past decade, CarGurus' OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.11 to 32.56. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #25 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is CarGurus' OCF Margin % too high?
CarGurus' current OCF Margin % of 28.68% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 13.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.11 to a high of 32.56. The Vehicles & Parts industry median OCF Margin % is 7.11. CarGurus' value of 28.68% is 303.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #25 out of 1320 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' OCF Margin % compare to SAH and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #25 out of 1320 companies for OCF Margin %. This places CarGurus in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.11. CarGurus' value of 28.68% is 303.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.11 to 32.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.69 vs. the industry median of 7.11, 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 OCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median OCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.11, based on 1,320 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current OCF Margin % of 28.68% is 303.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current OCF Margin % is 28.68%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 13.69. 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 OCF Margin % is 28.68%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 13.69 and 303.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.11. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current OCF Margin % is 28.68% 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:
OCF Margin %: 28.68% (109% above median its 10-year median of 13.69)
GF Value™: $40.21 vs. price of $31.20 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 303.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#25 of 1320)
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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