CarGurus (FRA:0C6) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 47.37% (As of Mar. 2026) — 133% Above Median

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FRA:0C6 CarGurus Inc FRA:0C6
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GF Value €33.71
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What is CarGurus Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

CarGurus FRA:0C6 +0.68% 84 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 47.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 20.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:0C6 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.71. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. CarGurus's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €111.5 Mil. CarGurus's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €235.4 Mil. Therefore, CarGurus's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.37%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CarGurus's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:0C6' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.43   Med: 20.33   Max: 45.48
Current: 45.48

During the past 11 years, CarGurus's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 45.48%. The lowest was 4.43%. And the median was 20.33%.

FRA:0C6's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
94.23% of 1283 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.47 vs FRA:0C6: 45.48

CarGurus  (FRA:0C6) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


CarGurus Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


CarGurus Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarGurus's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

CarGurus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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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
Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 35.84 23.22 47.48 58.13 47.37

FRA:0C6 vs SAH, GPI, DRVN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarGurus's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarGurus's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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CarGurus Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

CarGurus's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=133.141/( (488.075+292.536 )/ 2 )
=133.141/390.3055
=34.11 %

CarGurus's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=111.508/( (292.536+178.288)/ 2 )
=111.508/235.412
=47.37 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 47.37% mean?
CarGurus (FRA:0C6) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 47.37% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 20.33. Over the past decade, CarGurus' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.43 to 45.48. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #74 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is CarGurus' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
CarGurus' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 47.37% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 20.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 45.48. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. CarGurus' value of 47.37% is 534.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #74 out of 1283 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SAH and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #74 out of 1283 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places CarGurus in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. CarGurus' value of 47.37% is 534.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.43 to 45.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.33 vs. the industry median of 7.47, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.47, based on 1,283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 47.37% is 534.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 47.37%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 20.33. 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?
CarGurus (FRA:0C6) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 47.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.71, compared to a current price of €29.60 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 47.37%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 20.33 and 534.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.47. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (FRA:0C6), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 47.37% 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 (FRA:0C6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarGurus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €29.60 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.71.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0C6:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 47.37% (133% above median its 10-year median of 20.33)
  • GF Value™: €33.71 vs. price of €29.60 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 534.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#74 of 1283)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0C6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CarGurus Business Description

Other Exchanges CARG:USA
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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