Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


LTS:0HTZ Cars.com Inc LTS:0HTZ
60 GF Score
Price $10.94
GF Value $19.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cars.com Moat Score?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ -2.32% 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 563 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 89.17% on this metric.

Cars.com has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Cars.com has Narrow Moat: Cars.com Inc has a discernible moat due to its established online platform and network effects. However, the competitive landscape in online automotive marketplaces limits its market leadership and customer loyalty.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cars.com might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Cars.com  (LTS:0HTZ) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cars.com Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, SSTK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #61 out of 563 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Cars.com's Moat Score too high?
Cars.com's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #61 out of 563 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #61 out of 563 companies for Moat Score. This places Cars.com in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Interactive Media company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cars.com's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $19.45, compared to a current price of $10.94 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 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 $10.94 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.45. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $19.45 vs. price of $10.94 (43.8% 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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