CARG (CarGurus) Stock Based Compensation: $50.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CARG CarGurus Inc CARG
84 GF Score
Price $35.16
GF Value $40.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CarGurus Stock Based Compensation?

CarGurus CARG +0.51% 84 Stock Based Compensation is $50.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CARG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

CarGurus's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.3 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $50.8 Mil.

CarGurus Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

CarGurus Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarGurus's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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CarGurus Stock Based Compensation Chart

CarGurus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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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
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CarGurus Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $50.8 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $50.8 Mil mean?
CarGurus (CARG) has a Stock Based Compensation of $50.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for CarGurus and its competitors.
Is CarGurus' Stock Based Compensation too high?
CarGurus' current Stock Based Compensation is $50.8 Mil. 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' Stock Based Compensation compare to SAH and GPI?
CarGurus' Stock Based Compensation of $50.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for CarGurus and its competitors. CarGurus's current Stock Based Compensation is $50.8 Mil. 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 $40.71, compared to a current price of $35.16 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $50.8 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current Stock Based Compensation is $50.8 Mil 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 $35.16 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.71. GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CARG:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $50.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $40.71 vs. price of $35.16 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges 0C6:Germany
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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