CARG (CarGurus) Receivables Turnover: 5.63 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CARG CarGurus Inc CARG
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Price $33.36
GF Value $40.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CarGurus Receivables Turnover?

CarGurus CARG +1.31% 86 Receivables Turnover is 5.63 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CARG with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,315 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 88.97% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. CarGurus's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $243.6 Mil. CarGurus's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $43.3 Mil. Hence, CarGurus's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.63.


CarGurus  (NAS:CARG) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


CarGurus Receivables Turnover Related Terms


CarGurus Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarGurus's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover Chart

CarGurus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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CarGurus Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Receivables Turnover 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 5.37 5.73 5.92 5.13 5.63

CARG vs SAH, DRVN, GPI: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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CarGurus Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

CarGurus's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=906.98 / ((38.284 + 41.936) / 2 )
=906.98 / 40.11
=22.61

CarGurus's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=243.555 / ((41.936 + 44.568) / 2 )
=243.555 / 43.252
=5.63

* 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 Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 5.63 mean?
CarGurus (CARG) has a Receivables Turnover of 5.63 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #145 out of 1315 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is CarGurus' Receivables Turnover too high?
CarGurus' current Receivables Turnover is 5.63. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.99. CarGurus' value of 5.63 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #145 out of 1315 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 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' Receivables Turnover compare to SAH and DRVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #145 out of 1315 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places CarGurus in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.99. CarGurus' value of 5.63 is 6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.99, based on 1,315 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current Receivables Turnover of 5.63 is 6% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current Receivables Turnover is 5.63. 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 $40.82, compared to a current price of $33.36 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 5.63 and 6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.99. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current Receivables Turnover is 5.63 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 $33.36 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.82. GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CARG:

  • Receivables Turnover: 5.63
  • GF Value™: $40.82 vs. price of $33.36 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#145 of 1315)

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

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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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