CarGurus Inc. (Class A) (CARG) earns a Roarable Rating of A (Strong Buy) with 90/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (93% profit margin, 85% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
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CarGurus Inc. (Class A) (CARG) surged +3.77% to $32.50, trading at 41% of its 52-week range ($26.39 – $41.22). High-quality cash engine (93% profit margin, 85% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 visited automotive shopping site in the U.S.1, today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended Septembe
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vs. +13.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CarGurus Inc. (Class A) (CARG) ranks #1 by composite RQD confidence (90/100, grade A) and #257 by equity capitalization ($2.89B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CARG leads on earnings valuation at 18.6x trailing P/E, while CARG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 92.8% gross margin. CARG currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 90/100 (A).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARG
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CarGurus Inc. (Class A) | A | 90/100 | 18.6x | 92.8% | 85.0% | +3.77% | $2.89B | Benchmark Subject |
| NTCT NetScout Systems Inc. | C | 64/100 | 30.0x | 79.4% | 7.9% | -0.45% | $2.86B | /ntct-vs-carg → |
| FIVN Five9 Inc. | C- | 59/100 | 70.9x | 55.1% | 4.1% | -0.58% | $2.80B | /fivn-vs-carg → |
| KD Kyndryl Holdings Inc. | D | 51/100 | — | 21.8% | — | -1.06% | $3.04B | /kd-vs-carg → |
| LFTO Liftoff Mobile Inc. | D+ | 57/100 | — | — | — | -0.87% | $2.71B | /lfto-vs-carg → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CarGurus Inc. (Class A) (CARG) reported GAAP revenue of $907.0M (+13.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $798.0M , and +29.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $155.9M, operating cash flow of $295.3M, and free cash flow of $288.9M (+60.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, CARG closed FY2025 with $661.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 9.72, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $907.0M | $155.9M | $295.3M | $288.9M | $661.9M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $798.0M | $21.0M | $255.5M | $180.3M | $824.5M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $698.4M | $22.1M | $124.5M | $124.5M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, CarGurus Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: CARG) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 90/100 at a spot price of $32.50 (+3.77% 1D, market cap $2.89B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 20/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 18/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 19/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CARG ranks #1 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), CARG carries a Roarable A (90/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.6x, gross margin of 92.8%, and ROIC of 85.0%. By comparison, NTCT (NetScout Systems Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 30.0x, ROIC 7.9%, cap $2.86B) and FIVN (Five9 Inc.) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 70.9x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $2.80B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CARG leads on earnings multiple (18.6x) while CARG leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
Per CARG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001494259), CarGurus Inc. (Class A) generated $907.0M in revenue (+13.7% YoY), $155.9M in net income, and $288.9M in free cash flow against $661.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (93% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
CARG last traded at $32.50 (+3.77% on volume of 1,169,166 shares), positioning the stock +0.46% above its 50-day simple moving average ($32.35) and -1.10% below its 200-day simple moving average ($32.86). Across its 52-week range of $26.39 to $41.22, CARG sits at the 41.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.6% ($29.71 to $35.29).
Why CARG Stock surged +3.77% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (93% profit margin, 85% return on capital) with steady institutional support.