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Cars.comLTS:0HTZ +1.80%60 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.72 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 9.38. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 55.03% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cars.com's enterprise value is $1,046.9 Mil.
Cars.com's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $155.7 Mil. Therefore, Cars.com's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cars.com's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTZ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.75 Med: 9.38 Max: 13.89
Current: 6.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cars.com was 13.89. The lowest was -4.75. And the median was 9.38.
LTS:0HTZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.03% of 378
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.585
vs LTS:0HTZ: 6.72
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Cars.com's share price for today is $11.90.
Cars.com's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.430.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Cars.com's EV-to-EBITDA 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, NXDR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cars.com's current Enterprise Value is $1,046.9 Mil.
Cars.com's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $155.7 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 6.72 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cars.com. This is 28% below median its historical median of 9.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #170 out of 378 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Cars.com's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cars.com's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.72 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.38. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.59. Cars.com's value of 6.72 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #170 out of 378 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #170 out of 378 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Cars.com in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.59. Cars.com's value of 6.72 is 11.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.38 vs. the industry median of 7.59, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.59, based on 378 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.72 is 11.4% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cars.com. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.72, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 9.38. 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 $19.71, compared to a current price of $11.90 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.72, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.38 and 11.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 7.59. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.72 as of Jul. 28, 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 $11.90 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.71.
GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.72 (28% below median its 10-year median of 9.38)
GF Value™: $19.71 vs. price of $11.90 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Interactive Media median (#170 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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