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TrueCar, Inc.NasdaqGS:TRUE Stock Report

Market Cap US$194.6m
Share Price
US$2.19
My Fair Value
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1Y-45.3%
7D-4.8%
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TrueCar, Inc.

NasdaqGS:TRUE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$194.6m

TrueCar (TRUE) Stock Overview

Operates as an internet-based information, technology, and communication services company in the United States. More details

TRUE fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

Risk Analysis

Highly volatile share price over the past 3 months compared to the US market

Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years


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Digital Upgrades Will Transform Automotive Retail Experience

Key Takeaways Investments in digital platform enhancements, machine learning, and transparency tools aim to improve user experience, dealer performance, and drive higher revenue growth. Strategic partnerships and operational efficiency efforts strengthen recurring revenue streams and support margin expansion and profitability.
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US$2.48
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11.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
10.62%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Digital Retail Transformation Will Pressure Margins Though Measured Progress Emerges

Key Takeaways Direct sales by automakers and dealer digital investments threaten TrueCar's relevance and could erode its long-term competitive advantage and revenue streams. Structural market shifts and regulatory challenges may limit TrueCar's growth potential, despite product innovation and operational improvements.
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US$2
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9.5% overvalued intrinsic discount
8.98%
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Digitalization And AI Data Will Expand Online Auto Marketplaces

Key Takeaways TrueCar's investments in digital buying, AI, and data infrastructure are expected to accelerate revenue growth, expand margins, and create lasting competitive advantages. Diversification into wholesale, used vehicles, and new monetization channels strengthens recurring revenue and buffers against macroeconomic volatility.
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US$3
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17.78%
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for TrueCar
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$2.19
52 Week HighUS$4.62
52 Week LowUS$1.05
Beta2.22
1 Month Change23.73%
3 Month Change11.17%
1 Year Change-45.25%
3 Year Change25.86%
5 Year Change-43.56%
Change since IPO-78.23%

Recent News & Updates

TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) 39% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Oct 15
TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) 39% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Is It Time To Consider Buying TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE)?

Sep 18
Is It Time To Consider Buying TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE)?

Revenues Not Telling The Story For TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) After Shares Rise 26%

Aug 31
Revenues Not Telling The Story For TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) After Shares Rise 26%

Recent updates

TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) 39% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Oct 15
TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) 39% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Is It Time To Consider Buying TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE)?

Sep 18
Is It Time To Consider Buying TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE)?

Revenues Not Telling The Story For TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) After Shares Rise 26%

Aug 31
Revenues Not Telling The Story For TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) After Shares Rise 26%

After Leaping 35% TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Jul 09
After Leaping 35% TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) Stocks Shoot Up 28% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable

May 22
TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) Stocks Shoot Up 28% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
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TC+ Marketplace And AI Tools Will Expand Dealer Engagement

The launch of TC+ and improved AI tools may drive revenue growth and net margin improvement by capturing market share and reducing transaction costs.

Take Care Before Jumping Onto TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) Even Though It's 26% Cheaper

Mar 26
Take Care Before Jumping Onto TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) Even Though It's 26% Cheaper

We're Not Worried About TrueCar's (NASDAQ:TRUE) Cash Burn

Feb 20
We're Not Worried About TrueCar's (NASDAQ:TRUE) Cash Burn

Revenues Tell The Story For TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) As Its Stock Soars 32%

Nov 07
Revenues Tell The Story For TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) As Its Stock Soars 32%

TrueCar (NASDAQ:TRUE) Is In A Strong Position To Grow Its Business

Oct 11
TrueCar (NASDAQ:TRUE) Is In A Strong Position To Grow Its Business

TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) 36% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors

Jul 23
TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) 36% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors

TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 95% Above Its Share Price

May 21
TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 95% Above Its Share Price

We're Hopeful That TrueCar (NASDAQ:TRUE) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

May 01
We're Hopeful That TrueCar (NASDAQ:TRUE) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 39% Above Its Share Price

Jan 25
TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 39% Above Its Share Price

We're Not Worried About TrueCar's (NASDAQ:TRUE) Cash Burn

Jan 03
We're Not Worried About TrueCar's (NASDAQ:TRUE) Cash Burn

We're Not Very Worried About TrueCar's (NASDAQ:TRUE) Cash Burn Rate

Sep 29
We're Not Very Worried About TrueCar's (NASDAQ:TRUE) Cash Burn Rate

Market Cool On TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) Revenues

Jun 08
Market Cool On TrueCar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TRUE) Revenues

Companies Like TrueCar (NASDAQ:TRUE) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

Apr 14
Companies Like TrueCar (NASDAQ:TRUE) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

TrueCar sees July total new vehicle industry sales down 10% Y/Y

Jul 29

TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) Analysts Just Cut Their EPS Forecasts Substantially

Mar 01
TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) Analysts Just Cut Their EPS Forecasts Substantially

Shareholder Returns

TRUEUS Interactive Media and ServicesUS Market
7D-4.8%-3.8%-2.1%
1Y-45.3%39.8%17.2%

Return vs Industry: TRUE underperformed the US Interactive Media and Services industry which returned 43.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: TRUE underperformed the US Market which returned 20.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is TRUE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
TRUE volatility
TRUE Average Weekly Movement21.1%
Interactive Media and Services Industry Average Movement8.0%
Market Average Movement6.5%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market17.4%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: TRUE's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: TRUE's weekly volatility has increased from 14% to 21% over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
2005349Jantoon Reigersmanwww.truecar.com

TrueCar, Inc. operates as an internet-based information, technology, and communication services company in the United States. The company operates its platform on the TrueCar website and mobile applications. Its platform enables users to obtain market-based pricing data on new and used cars, and to connect with its network of TrueCar certified dealers.

TrueCar, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do TrueCar's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
TRUE fundamental statistics
Market capUS$194.58m
Earnings (TTM)-US$29.44m
Revenue (TTM)US$184.56m
1.1x
P/S Ratio
-6.6x
P/E Ratio

Is TRUE overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
TRUE income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$184.56m
Cost of RevenueUS$36.65m
Gross ProfitUS$147.91m
Other ExpensesUS$177.35m
Earnings-US$29.44m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)-0.33
Gross Margin80.14%
Net Profit Margin-15.95%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did TRUE perform over the long term?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/11/04 05:43
End of Day Share Price 2025/11/04 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.

Analyst Sources

TrueCar, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Daniel KurnosBenchmark Company
Naved KhanB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Marvin FongBTIG