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Cars.comLTS:0HTZ -0.28%61 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 89.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1097% above its 10-year median of 7.50. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 385 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 97.4% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Cars.com's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 91.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 89.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 40.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -9.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Cars.com was 125.10% per year. The lowest was -57.30% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Cars.com 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, GRPN: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Cars.com 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 89.80% mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 89.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Cars.com and its competitors. This is 1097% above median its historical median of 7.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #10 out of 385 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Cars.com's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Cars.com's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 89.80% is 1097% above median its 10-year median of 7.50. The Interactive Media industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 10.90. Cars.com's value of 89.80% is 723.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #10 out of 385 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #10 out of 385 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Cars.com in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 10.90. Cars.com's value of 89.80% is 723.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.50 vs. the industry median of 10.90, 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for an Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Interactive Media companies is 10.90, based on 385 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 89.80% is 723.9% 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 10.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 89.80%, which is 1097% above median its own 10-year median of 7.50. 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 $18.51, compared to a current price of $11.74 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 89.80%, which is 1097% above median its 10-year median of 7.50 and 723.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 10.90. 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 89.80% 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 $11.74 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.51.
GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 89.80% (1097% above median its 10-year median of 7.50)
GF Value™: $18.51 vs. price of $11.74 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 723.9% above the Interactive Media median (#10 of 385)
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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