Cars.comLTS:0HTZ +2.10%56 PB Ratio is 1.25 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1.69. 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 512 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 60.55% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Cars.com's share price is $10.09. Cars.com's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.06. Hence, Cars.com's PB Ratio of today is 1.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cars.com's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTZ'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 1.69 Max: 3.44
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, Cars.com's highest PB Ratio was 3.44. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 1.69.
LTS:0HTZ's PB Ratio is ranked better than 60.55% of 512
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs LTS:0HTZ: 1.28
During the past 12 months, Cars.com's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Cars.com was 13.90% per year. The lowest was -40.10% per year. And the median was -10.40% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Cars.com PB Ratio Related Terms
Cars.com PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cars.com's PB Ratio 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.
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Cars.com's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a PB Ratio of 1.25 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Cars.com's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #202 out of 512 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Cars.com's PB Ratio too high?
Cars.com's current PB Ratio of 1.25 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 3.44. The Interactive Media industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Cars.com's value of 1.25 is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #202 out of 512 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 PB Ratio compare to NRDS and SSTK?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #202 out of 512 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Cars.com in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Cars.com's value of 1.25 is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cars.com's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Cars.com has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.66, based on 512 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current PB Ratio of 1.25 is 24.7% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current PB Ratio is 1.25, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.69. 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 PB Ratio is 1.25, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 24.7% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.66. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current PB Ratio is 1.25 as of Jun. 25, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.25 (26% below median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: $19.00 vs. price of $10.09 (46.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Interactive Media median (#202 of 512)
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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