CARG (CarGurus) Total Operating Expense: $608.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CARG CarGurus Inc CARG
83 GF Score
Price $34.09
GF Value $40.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CarGurus Total Operating Expense?

CarGurus CARG -2.42% 83 Total Operating Expense is $608.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CARG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

CarGurus's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $165.3 Mil. CarGurus's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $608.0 Mil.

CarGurus Total Operating Expense Related Terms

CarGurus Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

CarGurus Annual Data
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CarGurus Quarterly Data
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CarGurus Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $608.0 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $608.0 Mil mean?
CarGurus (CARG) has a Total Operating Expense of $608.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors.
Is CarGurus' Total Operating Expense too high?
CarGurus' current Total Operating Expense is $608.0 Mil. Overall, CarGurus has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarGurus' Total Operating Expense compare to SAH and GPI?
CarGurus' Total Operating Expense of $608.0 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 Total Operating Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CarGurus and its competitors. CarGurus's current Total Operating Expense is $608.0 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 $40.47, compared to a current price of $34.09 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $608.0 Mil. CarGurus' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarGurus (CARG), the current Total Operating Expense is $608.0 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 $34.09 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.47. GuruFocus considers CarGurus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CARG:

  • Total Operating Expense: $608.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $40.47 vs. price of $34.09 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 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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