Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Growth Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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LTS:0HTZ Cars.com Inc LTS:0HTZ
68 GF Score
Price $13.27
GF Value $18.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cars.com Growth Rank?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ +16.20% 68 Growth Rank is 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cars.com has the Growth Rank of 2.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, NXDR: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 2 mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Growth Rank of 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Cars.com's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Cars.com's Growth Rank too high?
Cars.com's current Growth Rank of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's Growth Rank compare to NRDS and MAX?
Cars.com's Growth Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, Cars.com's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for an Interactive Media company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. Cars.com's current Growth Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.31, compared to a current price of $13.27 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Growth Rank is 2 as of Aug. 09, 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 $13.27 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.31. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

  • Growth Rank: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $18.31 vs. price of $13.27 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 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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