Cars.com Inc.
CARSCommunication ServicesNASDAQInternet Content & Information
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Daily timeframePart of the communication services sector, Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is listed under Internet Content & Information. At a $670.3M 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
$670.3M
Beta
1.59
P/E (TTM)
27.88
P/E (Fwd)
4.76
EPS (TTM)
$0.43
EPS (Fwd)
$2.52
ROE
5.7%
ROA
4.1%
Cash
$64.6M
Total Debt
$451.8M
Free CF
$117.4M
52W Change
-6.8%
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. ROE of 5.7% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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.
A beta of 1.59 means CARS is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CARS's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.