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CARS

Cars.com Inc.

$9.73
0.09
 (0.93%)
Exchange:  NYSE
Market Cap:  543.936M
Shares Outstanding:  0
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About The Company

Sector:  Communication Services
Industry:  Internet Content & Information
   
CEO:  Tobias Hartmann
Full Time Employees:  1800
Address: 
300 S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago
IL
60606
US
Website:  https://www.cars.com
Cars.com Inc. operates as a leading digital platform, offering comprehensive services and solutions specifically tailored for the automotive sector. Its central purpose is to seamlessly connect prospective car buyers with vehicle sellers. Through its flagship online marketplace, customized dealer websites, and an array of other digital products, the company undertakes several key functions: it prominently showcases available vehicle inventories from dealerships, significantly enhances the brand visibility and reputation of both independent and franchised dealers alongside automotive manufacturers (OEMs), directs genuinely interested buyers to sellers, and equips consumers with essential tools and information to confidently navigate their car purchasing journey. Beyond these core offerings, Cars.com Inc. provides a diverse portfolio of specialized services. These include marketplace-centric products such as subscription-based advertising and social selling support. Its digital solutions encompass website platform hosting, an advanced AI-powered chat system, comprehensive digital retailing functionalities, and robust reputation management services. Furthermore, a wide array of advertising options are available, ranging from visual display campaigns and instant loan pre-qualification and approval processes to broader digital ad placements and targeted in-market audio advertisements. By December 31, 2021, Cars.com Inc. had established an extensive client base, serving 19,179 dealer customers throughout all 50 U.S. states. This diverse network included both franchised and independent dealerships operating via online platforms and traditional brick-and-mortar locations, as well as major automakers marketing vehicles across the United States. Essentially, its primary clientele consists of local car dealerships, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and various national advertisers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

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2025/05/08 — Q1 quarter 2025

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Income Statement

Year202320242025
Revenue689,183719,152723,239
Gross Profit566,978594,820600,513
EBITDA151,530201,242187,154
Operating Income54,11653,49860,249
Net Income118,44248,18820,052

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Balance Sheet

Year202320242025
Total Assets1,172,4491,111,8651,062,418
Total Liabilities680,341600,380589,888
Total Stockholders Equity492,108511,485472,530
Total Debt483,248455,2880
Cash and Cash Equivalents39,19850,67356,236

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Cash Flow Statement

Year202320242025
Operating Cash Flow136,720152,524151,639
Capital Expenditure-20,882-3,000-4,286
Free Cash Flow115,838149,524147,353
Net Income118,44248,18820,052
Net Change in Cash7,48311,4755,563

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Analyst Estimates

Fiscal Year2030Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (Low)770,979.982Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (High)783,373.656Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (Avg)776,800Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (Low)230,416.516Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (High)234,120.512Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (Avg)232,155.897Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (Low)0Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (High)0Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (Avg)0Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Low)347,918.192Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (High)353,511.054Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Avg)350,544.577Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (Avg)0Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (High)0Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (Low)0Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue)1Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS)0Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access

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Current Key Metrics

?Revenue
 (TTM)
: 
719.152M  ?P/S
 (TTM)
: 
0.71
?Net Income
 (TTM)
: 
48.188M  ?P/E
 (TTM)
: 
20.07
?Enterprise Value
 (TTM)
: 
902.088M  ?EV/FCF
 (TTM)
: 
5.7
?Dividend Yield
 (TTM)
: 
0  ?Payout Ratio
 (TTM)
: 
0
?ROE
 (TTM)
: 
0.06  ?ROIC
 (TTM)
: 
0.05
?Net Debt
 (TTM)
: 
445.845M  ?Debt/Equity
 (TTM)
: 
0.98
?P/B
 (TTM)
: 
1.18  ?Current Ratio
 (TTM)
: 
1.87

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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MARKETSnap estimates CARS intrinsic value between $21.17 – $32.65 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.

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Is Cars.com Inc. (CARS) overvalued or undervalued right now?

MARKETSnap estimates intrinsic value for Cars.com Inc. (CARS) using its proprietary valuation methodology, which incorporates discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis together with long-term earnings and fundamentals assumptions. By comparing intrinsic value to the current market price, long-term investors can see whether the stock screens as potentially overvalued, fairly valued, or undervalued today.

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What is CARS’s P/E ratio?

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Trading Metrics:

Open: 9.52   Previous Close: 9.64
Day Low: 9.41   Day High: 9.75
Year Low: 7.4   Year High: 13.97
Price Avg 50: 10.06   Price Avg 200: 11.06
Volume: 80956   Average Volume: 1.321M

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