Cars.comLTS:0HTZ +2.10%56 EV-to-FCF is 7.11 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 13.15. 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 337 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 58.16% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cars.com's Enterprise Value is $964.1 Mil.
Cars.com's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $135.6 Mil. Therefore, Cars.com's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cars.com's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTZ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.5 Med: 13.15 Max: 21.51
Current: 7.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cars.com was 21.51. The lowest was 6.50. And the median was 13.15.
LTS:0HTZ's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 58.16% of 337
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 10.09
vs LTS:0HTZ: 7.11
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $10.09.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Cars.com EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cars.com EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cars.com's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cars.com's current Enterprise Value is $964.1 Mil.
Cars.com's Free Cash Flow 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 $135.6 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-FCF of 7.11 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 13.15. Over the past decade, Cars.com's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.50 to 21.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #141 out of 337 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Cars.com's EV-to-FCF too high?
Cars.com's current EV-to-FCF of 7.11 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 13.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.50 to a high of 21.51. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-FCF is 10.09. Cars.com's value of 7.11 is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #141 out of 337 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 EV-to-FCF compare to NRDS and SSTK?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #141 out of 337 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Cars.com in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 10.09. Cars.com's value of 7.11 is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Cars.com's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.50 to 21.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.15 vs. the industry median of 10.09, 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-FCF for an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Interactive Media companies is 10.09, based on 337 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current EV-to-FCF of 7.11 is 29.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 10.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current EV-to-FCF is 7.11, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 13.15. 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 EV-to-FCF is 7.11, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 13.15 and 29.5% below the Interactive Media industry median of 10.09. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.11 as of Jun. 25, 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:
EV-to-FCF: 7.11 (46% below median its 10-year median of 13.15)
GF Value™: $19.00 vs. price of $10.09 (46.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% below the Interactive Media median (#141 of 337)
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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