CarGurus, Inc.
Rank #4Capital ReturnCARG · Nasdaq · Communication Services
CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) — Rank #4 by gross profitability (GP/assets 1.52) · ROE 59.0% · Piotroski F-Score 7 / 9.
As-of 2026-09-28 · CIK 0001494259 · all metrics point-in-time as of the filing date.
About
CarGurus, Inc. operates an online automotive platform for buying and selling vehicles in the United States and internationally.
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The company offers dealer subscription fees, advertising from auto manufacturers and other brand advertisers, and partnerships with financing services companies. It provides an online automotive marketplace that connects large audience of car shoppers with extensive network of dealers, anchoring integrated suite of products. It also offers Digital Deal which allows consumers the option to start their vehicle purchase process online for eligible listings; Dealership Mode which provides consumers with on-the-lot support during visits to participating dealers through the CarGurus app; Sell My Car Top Dealer Offers which allows dealers to make tailored trade-in offers; and IMV Scan enables dealers to scan a VIN using their smartphone to access IMV data; and PriceVantage, an advanced pricing software powered by machine learning that leverages real-time consumer demand. In addition, the company provides auto manufacturers and others advertiser products, such as brand reinforcement, category sponsorship, automobile segment exclusivity, and consumer segment exposure; Autolist, an online automotive marketplace through mobile applications and a website; and PistonHeads which is an automotive marketplace, auction platform, and editorial site for automotive enthusiasts. The company was formerly known as CarGurus LLC and changed its name to CarGurus, Inc. in June 2015. CarGurus, Inc.
was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- Sector
- Communication Services
- State
- DE
- Filer Category
- Large accelerated filer
- Fiscal Year End
- December 31
- Website
- cargurus.com
Financials
Each fiscal year is read as-of that year’s own 10-K filing, so nothing restated after the fact leaks backwards. Line items this filer never tagged are omitted. Hover or tap a badge for the diagnostic behind it.
| Fiscal year end | 2025-12-31filed 2026-02-19 | 2024-12-31filed 2025-02-20 | 2023-12-31filed 2024-02-26 | 2022-12-31filed 2023-03-01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | ||||
| Depreciation & amortization | 28.3 | 25.4 | 48.5 | 45.3 |
| Stock-based compensation | 50.4 | 62.3 | 63.7 | 54.8 |
| Change in receivables | (0.7) | 4.9 | (11.0) | (153.0) |
| Change in inventory | (0.3) | 0.1 | (2.0) | (14.4) |
| Change in payables | 3.6 | (4.7) | 2.1 | (35.0) |
| Operating cash flow | 295.3 | 255.5 | 124.5 | 256.1 |
| Investing | ||||
| Capital expenditures | 6.4 | 75.2 | 24.6 | 5.9 |
| Acquisitions, net of cash | — | — | — | — |
| Investing cash flow | (29.3) | (73.0) | (61.6) | 72.7 |
| Financing | ||||
| Share repurchases | 351.9 | 146.2 | 208.5 | 14.4 |
| Financing cash flow | (383.8) | (168.6) | (253.6) | (92.6) |
| Summary | ||||
| Free cash flow | 288.9 | 180.3 | 100.0 | 250.2 |
Figures are as originally filed with the SEC (point-in-time), not restated, so they can differ slightly from sites that show later-restated numbers. Why point-in-time?