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CARG vs. PAYP, CART, QXO, HQY, and APLD

Should you buy CarGurus stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares CarGurus with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with CarGurus include PayPay (PAYP), Maplebear (CART), QXO (QXO), HealthEquity (HQY), and Applied Digital (APLD).

How does CarGurus compare to PayPay?

PayPay (NASDAQ:PAYP) and CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

CarGurus has lower revenue, but higher earnings than PayPay. CarGurus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PayPay, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PayPay$367.53B0.03$88.00M$0.13116.38
CarGurus$906.98M3.60$155.90M$1.5223.84

86.9% of CarGurus shares are held by institutional investors. 18.2% of CarGurus shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, CarGurus had 4 more articles in the media than PayPay. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CarGurus and 5 mentions for PayPay. CarGurus' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat PayPay's score of 0.94 indicating that CarGurus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PayPay
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CarGurus
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PayPay presently has a consensus target price of $25.64, indicating a potential upside of 69.44%. CarGurus has a consensus target price of $38.55, indicating a potential upside of 6.37%. Given PayPay's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PayPay is more favorable than CarGurus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PayPay
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
CarGurus
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

CarGurus has a net margin of 15.57% compared to PayPay's net margin of 0.00%. CarGurus' return on equity of 54.42% beat PayPay's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PayPayN/A N/A N/A
CarGurus 15.57%54.42%30.14%

Summary

CarGurus beats PayPay on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarGurus compare to Maplebear?

Maplebear (NASDAQ:CART) and CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Maplebear has higher revenue and earnings than CarGurus. CarGurus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Maplebear, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Maplebear$3.74B2.80$447M$1.7924.92
CarGurus$906.98M3.60$155.90M$1.5223.84

Maplebear has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarGurus has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Maplebear currently has a consensus target price of $51.67, suggesting a potential upside of 15.84%. CarGurus has a consensus target price of $38.55, suggesting a potential upside of 6.37%. Given Maplebear's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Maplebear is more favorable than CarGurus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Maplebear
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
CarGurus
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

CarGurus has a net margin of 15.57% compared to Maplebear's net margin of 12.50%. CarGurus' return on equity of 54.42% beat Maplebear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Maplebear12.50% 18.67% 13.45%
CarGurus 15.57%54.42%30.14%

In the previous week, Maplebear had 6 more articles in the media than CarGurus. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Maplebear and 9 mentions for CarGurus. CarGurus' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Maplebear's score of 0.95 indicating that CarGurus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Maplebear
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CarGurus
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

63.1% of Maplebear shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of CarGurus shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.0% of Maplebear shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 18.2% of CarGurus shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Maplebear and CarGurus tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarGurus compare to QXO?

QXO (NYSE:QXO) and CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, QXO had 3 more articles in the media than CarGurus. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for QXO and 9 mentions for CarGurus. CarGurus' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat QXO's score of 1.26 indicating that CarGurus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
QXO
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CarGurus
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

QXO has a beta of 2.28, suggesting that its stock price is 128% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarGurus has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

CarGurus has a net margin of 15.57% compared to QXO's net margin of -6.02%. CarGurus' return on equity of 54.42% beat QXO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
QXO-6.02% 1.91% 1.02%
CarGurus 15.57%54.42%30.14%

CarGurus has lower revenue, but higher earnings than QXO. QXO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CarGurus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
QXO$6.84B2.02-$279.40M-$0.91N/A
CarGurus$906.98M3.60$155.90M$1.5223.84

58.7% of QXO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of CarGurus shares are held by institutional investors. 41.0% of QXO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.2% of CarGurus shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

QXO presently has a consensus target price of $29.71, indicating a potential upside of 122.76%. CarGurus has a consensus target price of $38.55, indicating a potential upside of 6.37%. Given QXO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe QXO is more favorable than CarGurus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
QXO
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
CarGurus
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Summary

CarGurus beats QXO on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarGurus compare to HealthEquity?

CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) and HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

CarGurus has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HealthEquity has a beta of 0.21, indicating that its stock price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

86.9% of CarGurus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.6% of HealthEquity shares are held by institutional investors. 18.2% of CarGurus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of HealthEquity shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

HealthEquity has a net margin of 17.25% compared to CarGurus' net margin of 15.57%. CarGurus' return on equity of 54.42% beat HealthEquity's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CarGurus15.57% 54.42% 30.14%
HealthEquity 17.25%14.75%9.22%

CarGurus currently has a consensus target price of $38.55, suggesting a potential upside of 6.37%. HealthEquity has a consensus target price of $110.93, suggesting a potential upside of 10.26%. Given HealthEquity's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe HealthEquity is more favorable than CarGurus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CarGurus
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
HealthEquity
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

HealthEquity has higher revenue and earnings than CarGurus. CarGurus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HealthEquity, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CarGurus$906.98M3.60$155.90M$1.5223.84
HealthEquity$1.34B6.29$215.20M$2.6737.68

In the previous week, HealthEquity had 1 more articles in the media than CarGurus. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for HealthEquity and 9 mentions for CarGurus. HealthEquity's average media sentiment score of 1.74 beat CarGurus' score of 1.29 indicating that HealthEquity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CarGurus
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
HealthEquity
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

HealthEquity beats CarGurus on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarGurus compare to Applied Digital?

Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) and CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

65.7% of Applied Digital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of CarGurus shares are held by institutional investors. 9.5% of Applied Digital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.2% of CarGurus shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Applied Digital had 36 more articles in the media than CarGurus. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Applied Digital and 9 mentions for CarGurus. CarGurus' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Applied Digital's score of 0.69 indicating that CarGurus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Digital
15 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CarGurus
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

CarGurus has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Digital. Applied Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CarGurus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Digital$611.31M13.06-$244M-$0.89N/A
CarGurus$906.98M3.60$155.90M$1.5223.84

Applied Digital currently has a consensus target price of $67.15, suggesting a potential upside of 145.16%. CarGurus has a consensus target price of $38.55, suggesting a potential upside of 6.37%. Given Applied Digital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Digital is more favorable than CarGurus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
CarGurus
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Applied Digital has a beta of 5.67, suggesting that its share price is 467% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarGurus has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

CarGurus has a net margin of 15.57% compared to Applied Digital's net margin of -37.78%. CarGurus' return on equity of 54.42% beat Applied Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Digital-37.78% -16.42% -4.00%
CarGurus 15.57%54.42%30.14%

Summary

CarGurus beats Applied Digital on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CARG vs. The Competition

MetricCarGurusInteractive Media & Services IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.27B$97.65B$32.31B$12.42B
Dividend YieldN/A3.86%5.35%10.03%
P/E Ratio23.8423.5720.0924.66
Price / Sales3.60115.9161.0376.67
Price / Cash14.1518.2819.5846.71
Price / Book9.2027.1810.536.07
Net Income$155.90M$3.55B$1.11B$347.99M
7 Day Performance3.66%-0.05%0.06%-0.42%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-0.32%-1.26%-4.80%
1 Year Performance13.75%-9.68%4.71%18.61%

CarGurus Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CARG
CarGurus
3.7594 of 5 stars
$36.24
flat
$38.55
+6.4%
+13.7%$3.27B$906.98M23.841,218
PAYP
PayPay
3.1533 of 5 stars
$16.02
+3.3%
$25.64
+60.0%
N/A$10.84B$367.53B123.234,159
CART
Maplebear
4.7835 of 5 stars
$44.06
+4.4%
$51.48
+16.8%
-5.1%$9.92B$3.74B24.613,600
QXO
QXO
4.6325 of 5 stars
$14.13
+3.3%
$30.57
+116.4%
-30.9%$9.91B$6.84BN/A7,794
HQY
HealthEquity
4.1042 of 5 stars
$99.05
+4.7%
$110.93
+12.0%
+10.5%$7.91B$1.31B37.102,814

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This page (NASDAQ:CARG) was last updated on 8/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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