Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) OCF Yield %: 26.01 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 102% Above Median


LTS:0HTZ Cars.com Inc LTS:0HTZ
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Price $11.20
GF Value $19.53
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cars.com OCF Yield %?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ +5.63% 56 OCF Yield % is 26.01 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 12.85. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 565 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 89.2% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Cars.com's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $162.0 Mil, and Market Cap is $622.8 Mil. Therefore, Cars.com's OCF Yield % for today is 26.01%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cars.com's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0HTZ' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.96   Med: 12.85   Max: 41.03
Current: 26.01


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Cars.com was 41.03%. The lowest was 6.96%. And the median was 12.85%.

LTS:0HTZ's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
89.2% of 565 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 4.64 vs LTS:0HTZ: 26.01

Cars.com's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Cars.com OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Cars.com OCF Yield % Related Terms


Cars.com OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cars.com's OCF 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.

Cars.com OCF Yield % Chart

Cars.com Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.77 15.33 16.39 13.69 21.19

Cars.com Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.60 14.47 31.09 20.75 34.67

LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, SSTK: OCF Yield % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Cars.com OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Cars.com's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=151.639 / 715.6054712
=21.19%

Cars.com's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=39.808 * 4 / 459.24373
=34.67%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 26.01 mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a OCF Yield % of 26.01 as of Jun. 30, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 12.85. Over the past decade, Cars.com's OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.96 to 41.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #61 out of 565 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Cars.com's OCF Yield % too high?
Cars.com's current OCF Yield % of 26.01 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 12.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.96 to a high of 41.03. The Interactive Media industry median OCF Yield % is 4.64. Cars.com's value of 26.01 is 460.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #61 out of 565 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 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's OCF Yield % compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #61 out of 565 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Cars.com in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.64. Cars.com's value of 26.01 is 460.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cars.com's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.96 to 41.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.85 vs. the industry median of 4.64, 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 OCF Yield % for an Interactive Media company?
The median OCF Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 4.64, based on 565 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current OCF Yield % of 26.01 is 460.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current OCF Yield % is 26.01, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 12.85. 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 $19.53, compared to a current price of $11.20 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 26.01, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 12.85 and 460.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 4.64. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current OCF Yield % is 26.01 as of Jun. 30, 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 $11.20 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.53. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

  • OCF Yield %: 26.01 (102% above median its 10-year median of 12.85)
  • GF Value™: $19.53 vs. price of $11.20 (42.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 460.6% above the Interactive Media median (#61 of 565)

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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