Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Receivables Turnover: 1.35 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Cars.com Receivables Turnover?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ +2.91% 60 Receivables Turnover is 1.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 541 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks worse than 72.09% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Cars.com's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $180.2 Mil. Cars.com's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $133.5 Mil. Hence, Cars.com's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35.


Cars.com  (LTS:0HTZ) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Cars.com Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cars.com's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover Chart

Cars.com Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Cars.com Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, SSTK: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Cars.com Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Cars.com's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=723.239 / ((133.741 + 131.945) / 2 )
=723.239 / 132.843
=5.44

Cars.com's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=180.223 / ((131.945 + 135.03) / 2 )
=180.223 / 133.4875
=1.35

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 1.35 mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.35 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #390 out of 541 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Cars.com's Receivables Turnover too high?
Cars.com's current Receivables Turnover is 1.35. The Interactive Media industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.87. Cars.com's value of 1.35 is 82.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #390 out of 541 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below 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 Receivables Turnover compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #390 out of 541 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Cars.com in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.87. Cars.com's value of 1.35 is 82.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Interactive Media company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Interactive Media companies is 7.87, based on 541 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current Receivables Turnover of 1.35 is 82.8% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current Receivables Turnover is 1.35. 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 $19.27, compared to a current price of $11.30 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.35 and 82.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 7.87. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.35 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 $11.30 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.27. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

  • Receivables Turnover: 1.35
  • GF Value™: $19.27 vs. price of $11.30 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.8% below the Interactive Media median (#390 of 541)

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

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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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