- ISIN
- US14575E1055
- CUSIP
- 14575E105
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto & Truck Dealerships
- IPO Date
- May 18, 2017
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $589.38M
- Enterprise Value
- $524.79M
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.43
- PE Ratio
- 22.75
- PEG Ratio
- 0.17
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $724.44M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $600.91M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $141.26M
- Year Range
- $7.40 - $13.97
- Target Price
- $13.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 2.57%
- ROE (TTM)
- 5.87%
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Performance
CARS Performance Chart
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is down 18.9% since the beginning of the year. At $10 per share, CARS is trading 29.2% below its 52-week high of $14. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CARS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $670.
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Returns By Period
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) has returned -18.93% so far this year and -11.62% over the past 12 months.
Cars.com Inc.
- 1D
- -0.60%
- 1M
- 2.49%
- YTD
- -18.93%
- 6M
- -22.92%
- 1Y
- -11.62%
- 3Y*
- -18.96%
- 5Y*
- -7.70%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
CARS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 2017, CARS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 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% | 35.34% | -6.46% | -3.79% | -18.93% | ||||||
| 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 -12.73%, beta of 1.33, and R2 of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 01, 2017.
- This stock participated in 177.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 104.16% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.19 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
- -12.73%
- Beta
- 1.33
- R²
- 0.19
- Upside Capture
- 104.16%
- Downside Capture
- 177.80%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CARS ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cars.com Inc. (CARS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CARS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.28 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.80 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.99 | 1.37 | -0.37 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.26 | 2.78 | -3.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.55 | 12.44 | -12.99 |
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 69.54%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -88.88%Apr 2020 | 1y 8mo | — | 7y 11moJul 2018 - now |
2018 bear market2018 | -24.90%May 2018 | 4mo 8d | 1mo 25d | 6mo 3dJan 2018 - Jul 2018 |
2017 bear market2017 | -24.50%Nov 2017 | 5mo 4d | 1mo 11d | 6mo 15dJun 2017 - Dec 2017 |
2017 pullback2017 | -3.87%Dec 2017 | 6d | 7d | 13dDec 2017 - Jan 2018 |
2017 pullback2017 | -0.84%Jun 2017 | 0s | 3d | 3dJun 2017 - Jun 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CARS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -88.88% | -56.78% | -32.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -45.03% | -9.10% | -35.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -66.77% | -18.90% | -47.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -66.77% | -25.43% | -41.34% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -69.54% | -1.80% | -67.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -48.84% | -10.71% | -38.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 21.15% | 2.03% | +19.12% |
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 22.8. 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 0.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
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 1.3. 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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