Cars.com Inc.
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Daily timeframeCars.com Inc., an audience-driven technology company, provides solutions for the automotive industry in the United States. The company carries a $574.7M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company offers marketplace through Cars.com that allows OEMs and dealers to merchandise their inventory, as well as provides reputation management technology and digital financing tools.
Market Cap
$574.7M
Beta
1.64
P/E (TTM)
23.91
P/E (Fwd)
4.09
EPS (TTM)
$0.43
EPS (Fwd)
$2.51
ROE
5.7%
ROA
4.1%
Cash
$64.6M
Total Debt
$451.8M
Free CF
$117.4M
52W Change
1.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Cars.com Inc. carries $451.8M in total debt against $64.6M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 7.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $117.4M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 5.7%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $653.9M to $723.2M.
Cars.com Inc.'s elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. Cars.com Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Cars.com Inc.'s trajectory.