Cars.com Inc. (CARS)
NYSE: CARS · Real-Time Price · USD
11.85
-0.03 (-0.25%)
Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Cars.com Ratios and Metrics
Market cap in millions USD. Fiscal year is January - December.
Millions USD. Fiscal year is Jan - Dec.
Total Valuation
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Jul '26 Jul 31, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
| 662 | 715 | 1,116 | 1,251 | 913 | 1,113 | |
Market Cap Growth | -17.44% | -35.89% | -10.78% | 37.02% | -17.99% | 46.16% |
Enterprise Value | 1,050 | 1,111 | 1,521 | 1,695 | 1,353 | 1,540 |
Last Close Price | 11.85 | 12.20 | 17.33 | 18.97 | 13.77 | 16.09 |
Price Ratios
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Jul '26 Jul 31, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
PE Ratio | 27.29 | 38.13 | 24.07 | 10.90 | 55.08 | 107.27 |
Forward PE | 5.11 | 5.68 | 7.24 | 8.70 | 6.87 | 8.46 |
PEG Ratio | 0.42 | 0.64 | 0.31 | 0.70 | 0.19 | 0.40 |
PS Ratio | 0.91 | 0.99 | 1.55 | 1.81 | 1.40 | 1.78 |
PB Ratio | 1.47 | 1.51 | 2.18 | 2.54 | 2.37 | 2.80 |
P/FCF Ratio | 4.19 | 4.85 | 7.46 | 9.23 | 7.21 | 8.15 |
P/OCF Ratio | 4.09 | 4.72 | 7.32 | 9.15 | 7.10 | 8.06 |
EV Ratios
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Jul '26 Jul 31, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
EV/Sales Ratio | 1.45 | 1.54 | 2.11 | 2.46 | 2.07 | 2.47 |
EV/EBITDA Ratio | 6.91 | 7.30 | 9.46 | 10.93 | 8.44 | 10.25 |
EV/EBIT Ratio | 14.91 | 18.43 | 28.42 | 31.32 | 20.50 | 31.86 |
EV/FCF Ratio | 6.63 | 7.54 | 10.17 | 12.51 | 10.68 | 11.28 |
Financial Efficiency
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Jul '26 Jul 31, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
Debt / Equity Ratio | 0.98 | 0.96 | 0.89 | 0.93 | 1.19 | 1.15 |
Debt / EBITDA Ratio | 2.97 | 2.97 | 2.83 | 3.12 | 2.94 | 3.10 |
Debt / FCF Ratio | 2.86 | 3.06 | 3.05 | 3.57 | 3.73 | 3.42 |
Net Debt / Equity Ratio | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.90 | 1.15 | 1.07 |
Net Debt / EBITDA Ratio | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.86 | 2.75 | 2.84 |
Net Debt / FCF Ratio | 2.45 | 2.68 | 2.71 | 3.28 | 3.48 | 3.13 |
Asset Turnover | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.60 |
Quick Ratio | 1.71 | 1.66 | 1.58 | 1.13 | 1.32 | 1.46 |
Current Ratio | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.83 | 1.22 | 1.40 | 1.56 |
Return on Equity (ROE) | 5.80% | 4.08% | 9.60% | 27.02% | 4.40% | 2.92% |
Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.07% | 3.24% | 3.65% | 32.22% | 4.95% | 5.28% |
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 5.02% | 3.95% | 4.50% | 40.20% | 6.10% | 6.54% |
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 7.47% | 6.20% | 5.29% | 5.56% | 7.21% | 5.09% |
Yields
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Jul '26 Jul 31, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
Earnings Yield | 4.08% | 2.62% | 4.15% | 9.17% | 1.82% | 0.93% |
FCF Yield | 23.89% | 20.60% | 13.40% | 10.83% | 13.88% | 12.27% |
Buyback Yield / Dilution | 6.95% | 6.12% | 1.23% | 2.04% | 2.37% | -6.09% |
Total Shareholder Return | 6.95% | 6.12% | 1.23% | 2.04% | 2.37% | -6.09% |