CarGurusCARG +0.19%84 ROE % is 42.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 16.23. GuruFocus rates CARG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarGurus ranks better than 97.4% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. CarGurus's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $128.9 Mil. CarGurus's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $305.7 Mil. Therefore, CarGurus's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CarGurus's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
CARG'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.62 Med: 16.23 Max: 40.86
Current: 40.86
During the past 11 years, CarGurus's highest ROE % was 40.86%. The lowest was 3.62%. And the median was 16.23%.
CARG's ROE % is ranked better than 97.4% of 1308
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 6.62
vs CARG: 40.86
CarGurus (NAS:CARG) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
CarGurus ROE % Related Terms
CarGurus ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CarGurus's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarGurus's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarGurus's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
CarGurus (CARG) has a ROE % of 42.17% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 16.23. Over the past decade, CarGurus' ROE % has ranged from 3.62 to 40.86. According to the industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #34 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is CarGurus' ROE % too high?
CarGurus' current ROE % of 42.17% is 160% above median its 10-year median of 16.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.62 to a high of 40.86. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROE % is 6.62. CarGurus' value of 42.17% is 537% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #34 out of 1308 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' ROE % compare to SAH and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarGurus ranks #34 out of 1308 companies for ROE %. This places CarGurus in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.62. CarGurus' value of 42.17% is 537% above this benchmark. Historically, CarGurus' own ROE % has ranged from 3.62 to 40.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.23 vs. the industry median of 6.62, 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 ROE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.62, based on 1,308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarGurus's current ROE % of 42.17% is 537% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROE % is 6.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarGurus's current ROE % is 42.17%, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 16.23. 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 $40.23, compared to a current price of $31.26 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 42.17%, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 16.23 and 537% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.62. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current ROE % is 42.17% 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 $31.26 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.23.
GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CARG:
ROE %: 42.17% (160% above median its 10-year median of 16.23)
GF Value™: $40.23 vs. price of $31.26 (22.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 537% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#34 of 1308)
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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