Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Institutional Ownership: 66.55% (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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LTS:0HTZ Cars.com Inc LTS:0HTZ
60 GF Score
Price $11.09
GF Value $19.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cars.com Institutional Ownership?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ -1.83% 60 Institutional Ownership is 66.55% as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Cars.com's institutional ownership is 66.55%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Cars.com's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Cars.com's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 79.84%.

Cars.com Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cars.com's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Cars.com Institutional Ownership Chart

Cars.com Historical Data

The historical data trend for Cars.com can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 80.07 79.01 78.65 77.45 78.38 80.17 66.48 64.25 66.86 66.55
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Cars.com Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 66.55% mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Institutional Ownership of 66.55% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors.
Is Cars.com's Institutional Ownership too high?
Cars.com's current Institutional Ownership is 66.55%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to NRDS and MAX?
Cars.com's Institutional Ownership of 66.55% 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 Institutional Ownership for an Interactive Media company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. Cars.com's current Institutional Ownership is 66.55%. 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 $19.48, compared to a current price of $11.09 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 66.55%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Institutional Ownership is 66.55% as of Jul. 14, 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 $11.09 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.48. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

  • Institutional Ownership: 66.55%
  • GF Value™: $19.48 vs. price of $11.09 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CARS:USACK3:Germany
Address 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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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