TrueCar (FRA:5TC) Total Operating Expense: €160.1 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


FRA:5TC TrueCar Inc FRA:5TC
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What is TrueCar Total Operating Expense?

TrueCar FRA:5TC 52 Total Operating Expense is €160.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:5TC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.28. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

TrueCar's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €35.6 Mil. TrueCar's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €160.1 Mil.

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TrueCar Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TrueCar's Total Operating Expense 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.

TrueCar Total Operating Expense Chart

TrueCar Annual Data
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TrueCar Quarterly Data
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TrueCar 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €160.1 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 €160.1 Mil mean?
TrueCar (FRA:5TC) has a Total Operating Expense of €160.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on TrueCar and its competitors.
Is TrueCar's Total Operating Expense too high?
TrueCar's current Total Operating Expense is €160.1 Mil. Overall, TrueCar has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TrueCar's Total Operating Expense compare to ZIP and DIBS?
TrueCar's Total Operating Expense of €160.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Interactive Media 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 TrueCar and its competitors. TrueCar's current Total Operating Expense is €160.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TrueCar stock overvalued right now?
TrueCar (FRA:5TC) has a current Total Operating Expense of €160.1 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.28, compared to a current price of €1.85 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €160.1 Mil. TrueCar's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 TrueCar (FRA:5TC), the current Total Operating Expense is €160.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. 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 TrueCar (FRA:5TC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TrueCar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.85 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.28.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5TC:

  • Total Operating Expense: €160.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €2.28 vs. price of €1.85 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5TC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

TrueCar Business Description

Address 225 Santa Monica Boulevard, 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90401
TrueCar Inc is a data-driven online platform operating on common technology infrastructure, powered by proprietary data and analytics. It also customizes and operates its platform for affinity group marketing partners, including financial institutions like PenFed and American Express; membership-based organizations like Consumer Reports, AARP, Sam's Club, and AAA; and employee buying programs for large enterprises such as IBM and Walmart. The Company has one operating segment, with three distinct service offerings: Dealer products and services, OEM incentives, and other.
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