(CARS) Cars.com - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US14575E1055

CARS EPS (Earnings per Share)

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CARS Revenue

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CARS: Cars, Commerce, Platforms, Advertising, Tools

Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS), a leader in automotive technology, connects consumers with dealers and OEMs through innovative digital solutions. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, the company streamlines the car-buying process with platforms like Marketplace, which allows users to save vehicles and track market values. Their AccuTrade tool leverages real-time data for precise trade-in offers, enhancing transparency for consumers. Additionally, Cars.com offers comprehensive media solutions, including targeted ads on social platforms, ensuring dealers reach ready-to-buy shoppers efficiently.

The companys commitment to integrating advanced technologies, such as machine learning in VIN Performance Media, underscores its position as a pioneer in the automotive digital space. With a strong market presence, Cars.com serves a broad clientele, including local dealers, OEMs, and auto-adjacent businesses, facilitating seamless interactions and driving operational efficiency.

Based on technical indicators, CARS stock shows a potential downtrend with SMA20 and SMA50 above the last price, suggesting bearish momentum. The ATR of 0.53 indicates moderate volatility. Fundamentally, a forward P/E of 5.09 signals undervaluation, with a P/S ratio of 1.01 reflecting reasonable valuation relative to sales. The RoE of 9.68% points to modest profitability. Overall, CARS may see short-term weakness but could offer long-term value as it leverages its digital retailing and media solutions.

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CARS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 652m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Internet Content & Information
GiC Sub-Industry Interactive Media & Services
IPO / Inception 2017-05-18

CARS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 19.0
Fundamental 44.1
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength -57.9
Analysts 3.71 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 8.40 USD
Fair Price DCF 49.84 USD

CARS Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CARS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -66.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -77.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 56.9%
CAGR 5y 10.38%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.19
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.73
Alpha -62.03
Beta 1.112
Volatility 36.75%
Current Volume 864k
Average Volume 20d 651.6k
What is the price of CARS shares?
As of June 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 10.30 with a total of 863,999 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.46%, over one month by -5.16%, over three months by -10.98% and over the past year by -48.27%.
Is Cars.com a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) is currently (June 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 44.05 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CARS is around 8.40 USD . This means that CARS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -18.45%.
Is CARS a buy, sell or hold?
Cars.com has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.71. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CARS.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts for CARS share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, CARS Cars.com will be worth about 9.3 in June 2026. The stock is currently trading at 10.30. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -9.71%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 16.2 57.4%
Analysts Target Price 16.2 57.4%
ValueRay Target Price 9.3 -9.7%