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Cars.comLTS:0HTZ -8.44%67 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks worse than 55.29% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Cars.com's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Cars.com was 52.70% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Cars.com 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, NXDR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.20% mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cars.com and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 8.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #209 out of 378 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Cars.com's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Cars.com's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.20% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 8.30. The Interactive Media industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.35. Cars.com's value of 4.20% is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #209 out of 378 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #209 out of 378 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Cars.com in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.35. Cars.com's value of 4.20% is 55.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 9.35, Cars.com has consistently been below 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for an Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Interactive Media companies is 9.35, based on 378 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.20% is 55.1% below 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.20%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 8.30. 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 $18.24, compared to a current price of $12.15 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.20%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 55.1% below the Interactive Media industry median of 9.35. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.20% 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 $12.15 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.24.
GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 4.20% (49% below median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: $18.24 vs. price of $12.15 (33.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% below the Interactive Media median (#209 of 378)
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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