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. At a $585.6M market cap, Cars.com Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within communication services. 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
$585.6M
Beta
1.64
P/E (TTM)
19.19
P/E (Fwd)
4.68
EPS (TTM)
$0.57
EPS (Fwd)
$2.34
ROE
7.4%
ROA
5.0%
Cash
$33.3M
Total Debt
$447.1M
Free CF
$104.9M
52W Change
-2.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CARS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, CARS finished 3.68% below its 150-day moving average ($10.60) and 4.04% below its 200-day moving average ($10.64). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CARS overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, CARS's RSI(14) was 45.5, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, CARS has $33.3M in cash with $447.1M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $104.9M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 7.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $653.9M to $723.2M.
A beta of 1.64 means CARS is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. Cars.com Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Cars.com Inc. and its sector.