CARS
Cars.com Inc
NYSE: CARS · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION
$10.55
-1.39% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$514.87M
P/E ratio
21.42
P/S ratio
0.73x
EPS (TTM)
$0.43
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$7 – $14
Volume
1.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
47
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D5.5
Quality
C+5.0
Profitability
C+5.3
Valuation
C+6/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.3
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$13.00
+23.22%
12-Month target
$6.62
-37.25%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$12.82
Margin of safety
+14.59%
1 Strong Buy2 Buy3 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $39.55M — positive
+ 14.59% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 0.33 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 3.73%
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $653.88M | $689.18M | $719.15M | $723.24M | $724.44M |
| Net income | $17.21M | $118.44M | $48.19M | $20.05M | $4.98M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.43 |
| Free cash flow | $108.80M | $115.84M | $149.52M | $147.35M | $39.55M |
| Profit margin | 2.63% | 17.19% | 6.70% | 2.77% | 3.73% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | ROSS, JENELL | Buy | 1,995 | $7.56 |
| 2026-03-11 | MARKS, ANGELIQUE STRONG | Buy | 64,603 | — |
| 2026-03-11 | JAIN, SONIA | Buy | 156,267 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Cars.com Inc trades at $10.55. representing a P/E of 21.42x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 6/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.33, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $724.44M. with profit margins at 3.73%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $12.82.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cars.com Inc's stock price?
Cars.com Inc (CARS) trades at $10.55, on a P/E of 21.4x and a P/S of 0.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Cars.com Inc overvalued?
Cars.com Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 47/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $12.82 versus the $10.55 price, a 14.6% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Cars.com Inc (CARS)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $13.00, about 23.2% above the current $10.55. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of CARS by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $10.67, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is the intrinsic value of Cars.com Inc (CARS)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $12.82, a +14.6% margin of safety versus today's $10.55. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Cars.com Inc's revenue?
Cars.com Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $724.44M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Cars.com Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.33, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryINTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.73x
ROE5.87%
Beta1.61
50D MA$10.00
200D MA$11.11
Shares out0.06B
Float0.05B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.0M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month-6.50%
3 months+21.02%
YTD-24.51%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—