TRUE (TrueCar) OCF Margin %: 29.44% (As of Sep. 2025) — 463% Above Median


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Price $2.54
GF Value $3.13
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What is TrueCar OCF Margin %?

TrueCar TRUE 52 OCF Margin % is 29.44% as of Sep. 2025, which is 463% above its 10-year median of 5.23. 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.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. TrueCar's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $12.7 Mil. TrueCar's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $43.2 Mil. Therefore, TrueCar's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 29.44%.

As of today, TrueCar's current OCF Yield % is 3.48%.

The historical rank and industry rank for TrueCar's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TRUE' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.04   Med: 5.23   Max: 14.04
Current: 4.33


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of TrueCar was 14.04%. The lowest was -18.04%. And the median was 5.23%.

TRUE's OCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 8.84 vs TRUE: 4.33


TrueCar OCF Margin % Related Terms


TrueCar OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TrueCar'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.

TrueCar OCF Margin % Chart

TrueCar Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.04 6.13 -18.04 -14.12 4.39

TrueCar Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
OCF Margin % 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 3.87 12.67 -17.62 -6.02 29.44

TRUE vs ZIP, DIBS, CMCM: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, TrueCar'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.


TrueCar OCF Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, TrueCar's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TrueCar's OCF Margin % falls into.


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TrueCar OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=7.701/175.598
=4.39 %

TrueCar's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=12.722/43.207
=29.44 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 29.44% mean?
TrueCar (TRUE) has a OCF Margin % of 29.44% as of Sep. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on TrueCar and its competitors. This is 463% above median its historical median of 5.23.
Is TrueCar's OCF Margin % too high?
TrueCar's current OCF Margin % of 29.44% is 463% above median its 10-year median of 5.23. The Interactive Media industry median OCF Margin % is 8.84. TrueCar's value of 29.44% is 233% above this industry median. Overall, TrueCar has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TrueCar's OCF Margin % compare to ZIP and DIBS?
TrueCar's OCF Margin % of 29.44% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.84. TrueCar's value of 29.44% is 233% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.23 vs. the industry median of 8.84, TrueCar 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median OCF Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 8.84, based on 551 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. TrueCar's current OCF Margin % of 29.44% is 233% 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 TrueCar and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TrueCar's current OCF Margin % is 29.44%, which is 463% above median its own 10-year median of 5.23. 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 OCF Margin % of 29.44%. 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 OCF Margin % is 29.44%, which is 463% above median its 10-year median of 5.23 and 233% above the Interactive Media industry median of 8.84. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TrueCar (TRUE), the current OCF Margin % is 29.44% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: 29.44% (463% above median its 10-year median of 5.23)
  • GF Value™: $3.13 vs. price of $2.54 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 233% above the Interactive Media median

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

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