Cars.comLTS:0HTZ +2.10%56 EBITDA Margin % is 18.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 23.68. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 73.24% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Cars.com's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.7 Mil. Cars.com's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $180.2 Mil. Therefore, Cars.com's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.12%.
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Cars.com EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Cars.com EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cars.com's EBITDA Margin % 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, SSTK, MAX: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 EBITDA Margin % of 18.12% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 23.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #148 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Cars.com's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Cars.com's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.12% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 23.68. The Interactive Media industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.70. Cars.com's value of 18.12% is 108.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #148 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's EBITDA Margin % compare to NRDS and SSTK?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #148 out of 553 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Cars.com in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.70. Cars.com's value of 18.12% is 108.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.68 vs. the industry median of 8.70, 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Interactive Media company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 8.70, based on 553 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.12% is 108.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.12%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 23.68. 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 $19.00, compared to a current price of $10.09 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.12%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 23.68 and 108.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 8.70. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.12% as of Mar. 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 $10.09 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.00.
GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.12% (23% below median its 10-year median of 23.68)
GF Value™: $19.00 vs. price of $10.09 (46.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.3% above the Interactive Media median (#148 of 553)
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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