Highlights
- Market Cap
- $501.25M
- Enterprise Value
- $445.01M
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.32
- PE Ratio
- 25.55
- PEG Ratio
- 0.19
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $723.24M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $600.51M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $141.65M
- Year Range
- $7.40 - $13.97
- Target Price
- $13.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 1.89%
- ROE (TTM)
- 4.24%
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cars.com Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) has returned -33.44% so far this year and -27.95% over the past 12 months.
Cars.com Inc.
- 1D
- 1.25%
- 1M
- -4.92%
- YTD
- -33.44%
- 6M
- -33.55%
- 1Y
- -27.95%
- 3Y*
- -25.07%
- 5Y*
- -9.18%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 2017, CARS's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 34.0 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +51.2%, while the worst month was Aug 2019 at -53.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, CARS closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was May 6, 2020 with a return of +52.9%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2019 at -34.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.89% | -24.82% | -4.92% | -33.44% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.40% | -26.34% | -14.62% | 3.28% | -11.94% | 15.61% | 8.61% | 1.40% | -6.36% | -12.11% | 8.01% | 5.17% | -29.60% |
| 2024 | -8.12% | 5.22% | -6.32% | -2.74% | 21.07% | -2.62% | 4.67% | -13.48% | -6.05% | -4.59% | 24.27% | -12.78% | -8.65% |
| 2023 | 24.18% | 12.28% | 0.52% | 1.40% | -9.81% | 12.29% | 15.09% | -18.06% | -9.79% | -9.67% | 22.26% | 1.88% | 37.76% |
| 2022 | -3.17% | 3.85% | -10.82% | -22.94% | -6.92% | -8.89% | 24.71% | 8.42% | -9.80% | 20.70% | 6.48% | -6.83% | -14.42% |
| 2021 | 2.74% | 0.52% | 11.05% | 1.93% | 10.60% | -1.92% | -15.70% | 5.30% | -0.55% | 2.92% | 28.11% | -3.54% | 42.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
Cars.com Inc. has an annualized alpha of -13.55%, beta of 1.34, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 02, 2017.
- This stock participated in 176.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.89% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -13.55%
- Beta
- 1.34
- R²
- 0.20
- Upside Capture
- 97.89%
- Downside Capture
- 176.90%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CARS ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cars.com Inc. (CARS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| CARS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.61 | 0.90 | -1.51 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.62 | 1.39 | -2.01 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.92 | 1.21 | -0.29 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.62 | 1.40 | -2.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.61 | 6.61 | -8.22 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cars.com Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Cars.com Inc. was 88.88%, occurring on Apr 2, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Cars.com Inc. drawdown is 74.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -88.88% | Jul 13, 2018 | 434 | Apr 2, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -24.9% | Jan 9, 2018 | 90 | May 17, 2018 | 37 | Jul 11, 2018 | 127 |
| -24.5% | Jun 7, 2017 | 109 | Nov 8, 2017 | 28 | Dec 19, 2017 | 137 |
| -3.87% | Dec 22, 2017 | 4 | Dec 28, 2017 | 4 | Jan 4, 2018 | 8 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cars.com Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cars.com Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CARS, comparing it with other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, CARS has a P/E ratio of 25.5. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CARS compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. CARS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CARS relative to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, CARS has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CARS in comparison with other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, CARS has a P/B value of 1.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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