Cars.com's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.08.
Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.43.
Cars.com's EPS (Diluted) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.08.
Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.43.
Cars.com's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.45.
Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48.
During the past 12 months, Cars.com's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 89.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 40.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.
During the past 13 years, Cars.com's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 125.10% per year. The lowest was -57.30% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.
Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) EPS (Basic) Explanation
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 EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Cars.com EPS (Basic) Related Terms
Cars.com EPS (Basic) Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Cars.com's EPS (Basic) 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.
EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.
Cars.com's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
EPS (Basic) 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 $0.43
* 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 (CARS) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors.
Is Cars.com's EPS (Basic) too high?
Cars.com's current EPS (Basic) is $0.43. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's EPS (Basic) compare to NRDS and SSTK?
Cars.com's EPS (Basic) of $0.43 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Interactive Media company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. Cars.com's current EPS (Basic) is $0.43. 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 (CARS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.43, compared to a current price of $10.32 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.43. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (CARS), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.43 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 (CARS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cars.com stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.32 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.43.
GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CARS:
EPS (Basic): $0.43
GF Value™: $19.43 vs. price of $10.32 (46.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CARS 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.
69GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CARS
EPS (Basic) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CARS has been successfully added to your 
