CARS
Cars.com Inc
NYSE: CARS · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION
$10.99
+0.18% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$635.77M
P/E ratio
34.84
P/S ratio
0.88x
EPS (TTM)
$0.32
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$7 – $14
Volume
1.6M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
47
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D5.0
Quality
C+5.0
Profitability
C+6.0
Valuation
B—/9
Piotroski F-Score
—
—
Altman Z-Score
—
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$12.36
+12.47%
12-Month target
$6.62
-39.76%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$19.13
Margin of safety
+42.76%
1 Strong Buy3 Buy2 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $36.73M — positive
+ 42.76% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at 2.77%
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $653.88M | $689.18M | $719.15M | $723.24M | $723.24M |
| Net income | $17.21M | $118.44M | $48.19M | $20.05M | $7.40M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.32 |
| Free cash flow | $108.80M | $115.84M | $149.52M | $147.35M | $36.73M |
| Profit margin | 2.63% | 17.19% | 6.70% | 2.77% | 2.77% |
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 $10.99. representing a P/E of 34.84x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 indicates the stock is fair. TTM revenue stands at $723.24M. with profit margins at 2.77%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $19.13.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cars.com Inc's stock price?
Cars.com Inc (CARS) trades at $10.99.
Is Cars.com Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 47/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $19.13.
What is the price target of Cars.com Inc (CARS)?
The analyst target price is $12.36, representing +12.5% upside from the current price of $10.99.
What is the intrinsic value of Cars.com Inc (CARS)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $19.13, a +42.8% margin of safety versus $10.99.
What is the future stock price of CARS by 2030?
Our revenue-driven model estimates Cars.com Inc could reach $10.67 by 2030, based on historical CAGR, margin trends, and capped P/E multiples.
What is Cars.com Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $723.24M.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryINTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.88x
ROE4.08%
Beta1.46
50D MA$9.25
200D MA$11.42
Shares out0.06B
Float0.05B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.6M
Performance
1 week+0.91%
1 month+39.07%
3 months-5.06%
YTD-9.26%
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3 years—
5 years—