Cars.comLTS:0HTZ +2.10%56 Net Margin % is 2.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 4.32. 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 553 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 56.6% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Cars.com's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.0 Mil. Cars.com's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $180.2 Mil. Therefore, Cars.com's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cars.com's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTZ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -149.24 Med: 4.32 Max: 35.84
Current: 3.73
LTS:0HTZ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.6% of 553
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs LTS:0HTZ: 3.73
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Cars.com Net Margin % Related Terms
Cars.com Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cars.com's Net Margin % 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, SSTK, MAX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's Net Margin % 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.
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Net Margin % of 2.76% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #240 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Cars.com's Net Margin % too high?
Cars.com's current Net Margin % of 2.76% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.32. The Interactive Media industry median Net Margin % is 1.65. Cars.com's value of 2.76% is 67.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #240 out of 553 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 Net Margin % compare to NRDS and SSTK?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #240 out of 553 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Cars.com in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.65. Cars.com's value of 2.76% is 67.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.32 vs. the industry median of 1.65, 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 Margin % for an Interactive Media company?
The median Net Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 1.65, based on 553 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current Net Margin % of 2.76% is 67.3% 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current Net Margin % is 2.76%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 4.32. 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 Net Margin % is 2.76%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.32 and 67.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.65. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Net Margin % is 2.76% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 2.76% (36% below median its 10-year median of 4.32)
GF Value™: $19.00 vs. price of $10.09 (46.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.3% above the Interactive Media median (#240 of 553)
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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