Cars.comLTS:0HTZ +0.52%60 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.40% as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 69.16% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Cars.com's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.40%.
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
The historical data trend for Cars.com's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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, SSTK: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.40% mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.40% as of Jul. 08, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #140 out of 454 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Cars.com's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Cars.com's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.40% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. The Interactive Media industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17. Cars.com's value of 1.40% is 748.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #140 out of 454 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #140 out of 454 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Cars.com in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17. Cars.com's value of 1.40% is 748.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 0.17, Cars.com has consistently been above 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Interactive Media company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 0.17, based on 454 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.40% is 748.5% above 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.40%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. 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 $20.08, compared to a current price of $11.57 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.40%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 748.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.17. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.40% as of Jul. 08, 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 $11.57 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.08.
GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.40% (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: $20.08 vs. price of $11.57 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 748.5% above the Interactive Media median (#140 of 454)
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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