Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Short-Term Debt: $0.0 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0HTZ Cars.com Inc LTS:0HTZ
60 GF Score
Price $11.13
GF Value $19.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cars.com Short-Term Debt?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ +0.34% 60 Short-Term Debt is $0.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cars.com's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

Cars.com's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 ($23.1 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($0.0 Mil) but then stayed the same from Dec. 2024 ($0.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($0.0 Mil).

Cars.com Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Cars.com Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Cars.com Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Cars.com Short-Term Debt Chart

Cars.com Annual Data
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of $0.0 Mil mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Short-Term Debt of $0.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Cars.com's Short-Term Debt too high?
Cars.com's current Short-Term Debt is $0.0 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt compare to NRDS and MAX?
Cars.com's Short-Term Debt of $0.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for an Interactive Media company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cars.com's current Short-Term Debt is $0.0 Mil. 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 $19.25, compared to a current price of $11.13 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is $0.0 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Short-Term Debt is $0.0 Mil 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 $11.13 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.25. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

  • Short-Term Debt: $0.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $19.25 vs. price of $11.13 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 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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$11.13
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$19.25
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