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Cars.comLTS:0HTZ -5.24%61 Days Sales Outstanding is 70.53 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 59.91. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 536 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks worse than 76.68% on this metric.
Cars.com's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $139.1 Mil. Cars.com's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $179.9 Mil.
Hence, Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 70.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTZ'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.27 Med: 59.91 Max: 67.58
Current: 67.58
During the past 13 years, Cars.com's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 67.58. The lowest was 53.27. And the median was 59.91.
LTS:0HTZ's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 76.68% of 536
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 43.77
vs LTS:0HTZ: 67.58
Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (67.34) to Jun. 2026 (70.53).
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Cars.com Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Cars.com Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, GRPN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cars.com Days Sales Outstanding vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 70.53 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 59.91. Over the past decade, Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 53.27 to 67.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #411 out of 536 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Cars.com's current Days Sales Outstanding of 70.53 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 59.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.27 to a high of 67.58. The Interactive Media industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 43.77. Cars.com's value of 70.53 is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #411 out of 536 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #411 out of 536 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Cars.com in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 43.77. Cars.com's value of 70.53 is 61.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cars.com's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 53.27 to 67.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.91 vs. the industry median of 43.77, Cars.com has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for an Interactive Media company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Interactive Media companies is 43.77, based on 536 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current Days Sales Outstanding of 70.53 is 61.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 43.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.53, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 59.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cars.com stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.54, compared to a current price of $11.21 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.53, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 59.91 and 61.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 43.77. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.53 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cars.com stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.21 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.54.
GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:
Days Sales Outstanding: 70.53 (18% above median its 10-year median of 59.91)
GF Value™: $18.54 vs. price of $11.21 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Interactive Media median (#411 of 536)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cars.com Inc is an audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars. The flagship Cars.com marketplace connects consumers to dealerships across the U.S., powering the car-buying experience with artificial intelligence (AI) shopping tools, vehicle reviews and content. Its ecosystem of products enables dealers and OEMs to sell more cars by leveraging the marketplace, dealer websites, trade and appraisal tools and proprietary in-market media solutions. The platform provides shoppers with data, resources and digital tools to make informed buying decisions and connect with automotive retailers. The Company also provides dealerships and OEMs with solutions and data-driven intelligence to reach and influence its 26 million monthly shoppers.
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