MODEL VERDICT
TrueCar, Inc. (TRUE) — Relative Valuation
Peer multiples, Monte Carlo simulation & quality-adjusted fair value
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Peer multiples, Monte Carlo simulation & quality-adjusted fair value
Composite score derived from valuation, quality, and risk factors
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| Methodology | Fair Value | vs Current | Weight | Quality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV To Revenue 38 industry peers | $4.33 | +70.5% | 4% | B | Data |
| Price / Sales 39 industry peers | $2.59 | +2.0% | 3% | B | Model Driven |
| Weighted Output Blended model output | $3.39 | +33.6% | 100% | 66 | SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERVALUED |
Cross-sectional regression predicting expected multiples based on growth, margins, ROIC, and beta.
| Multiple | Avg | Median | Min | Max | Std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 69.76 | 71.94 | 15.48 | 119.66 | 46.40 |
| P/TBV | 2.06 | 1.94 | 1.21 | 3.71 | 0.94 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.76 | 1.54 | 1.00 | 2.85 | 0.75 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.78 | 1.60 | 1.42 | 2.62 | 0.43 |
Based on our peer multiples analysis with 5 valuation metrics, the model estimates TRUE's fair value at $3.39 vs the current price of $2.54, implying +33.6% upside potential. Model verdict: Significantly Undervalued. Confidence: 66/100. This is a quantitative estimate, not a recommendation.
The blended fair value of $3.39 is calculated using four lenses: industry median multiples (40%), historical multiples (30%), forward estimates (20%), and quality-adjusted multiples (10%). Monte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) gives a range of $2.66 (P10) to $4.90 (P90), with a median of $3.76.
TRUE's current P/E of -7.5x compares to the industry median of 18.0x (21 peers in the group). This represents a -141.4% discount to the industry. The historical average P/E is N/Ax over 0 years. Signal: Deep Discount.
23 analysts cover TRUE with a consensus rating of Hold. The consensus price target is $2.55 (range: $2.55 — $2.55), implying +0.4% upside from the current price. Grade breakdown: Strong Buy (0), Buy (6), Hold (16), Sell (1), Strong Sell (0).
The model confidence score is 66/100, based on: data completeness (6), peer quality (25), historical depth (20), earnings stability (5), and model agreement (10). Cyclicality penalty: -0 points. The model shows moderate agreement across inputs.
The model flags several key risks: (1) Macro/regulatory risks are not captured in this model but remain material.
Peak earnings risk data is not available for TRUE.
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