Cars.com Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. carries a market capitalization of 520.39M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 882.62M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Cars.com Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. has 53.93M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.03. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.90, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.34.

As of June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 6.42 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.39 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 12.14 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Cars.com Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 5.98, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 882.62M versus a market cap of 520.39M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.00, meaning it holds 2.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 100.79, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.29 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 7.40, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 5.79 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.30, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.82, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 368,200.91 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,725.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. recorded 17.08M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 36.27, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 47.10M, leaving 30.02M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Cars.com Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 6.04% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 9.64, while the 200-day moving average is 9.16.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. generated 635.15M in revenue and converted that into 30.02M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.50. EBITDA reached 137.46M, while operating income came in at 72.70M.

As of June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. holds 29.14M in cash and equivalents against 391.37M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 362.23M. Total book value stands at 388.29M, with working capital of 85.19M providing operational flexibility.

Cars.com Inc. produced 132.67M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -1.53M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 131.14M - equivalent to 2.22 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. posted a gross margin of 82.93, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 11.45 and net profit margin of 4.73 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 22.55, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 19.10, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cars.com Inc. shareholders.

As of June 30, 2026, Cars.com Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 0.12, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.