CARS (Cars.com) ROCE %: 6.76% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Cars.com ROCE %?

Cars.com CARS +4.88% 69 ROCE % is 6.76% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CARS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Cars.com's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.76%.

Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Cars.com ROCE % Historical Data

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Cars.com ROCE % Calculation

Cars.com's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	64.688	/	( ( (1111.865 - 116.885)	+	(1062.418 - 113.387) )	/ 2 )
	=	64.688	/	( (994.98	+	949.031)	/ 2 )
	=	64.688	/	972.0055
	=	6.66 %

Cars.com's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	63.788	/	( ( (1062.418 - 113.387)	+	(1053.413 - 116.547) )	/ 2 )
	=	63.788	/	( ( 949.031	+	936.866 )	/ 2 )
	=	63.788	/	942.9485
	=	6.76 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 6.76% mean?

Cars.com (CARS) has a ROCE % of 6.76% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Cars.com's ROCE % too high?

Cars.com's current ROCE % is 6.76%. The Interactive Media industry median ROCE % is 3.15. Cars.com's value of 6.76% is 114.6% above this industry median. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cars.com's ROCE % compare to NRDS and SSTK?

Cars.com's ROCE % of 6.76% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.15. Cars.com's value of 6.76% is 114.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for an Interactive Media company?

The median ROCE % among Interactive Media companies is 3.15, based on 545 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cars.com's current ROCE % of 6.76% is 114.6% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROCE % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cars.com's current ROCE % is 6.76%. 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 (CARS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.43, compared to a current price of $10.32 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.76% and 114.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.15. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (CARS), the current ROCE % is 6.76% 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 (CARS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cars.com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.32 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.43. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CARS:

ROCE %: 6.76%
GF Value™: $19.43 vs. price of $10.32 (46.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 114.6% above the Interactive Media median

No single metric tells the full story. See the CARS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cars.com Business Description

Industry Communication Services Interactive Media

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Website https://www.cars.com

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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