Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.80 (As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0HTZ Cars.com Inc LTS:0HTZ
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Price $11.20
GF Value $19.53
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What is Cars.com Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ +5.63% 56 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Cars.com's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $988.8 Mil. Cars.com's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $140.8 Mil. Cars.com's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,062.4 Mil. Therefore, Cars.com's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.


Cars.com Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cars.com's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Cars.com Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 0.82 0.91 0.78 0.78

Cars.com Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.80

LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, SSTK: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

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

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Cars.com Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Cars.com's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(1006.182-138.372)/1111.865
=0.78

where

Operating Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=1062.418 - 56.236
=1006.182

Operating Liabilities(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=589.888 - 451.516 - 0
=138.372

Cars.com's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(988.815-140.846)/1062.418
=0.80

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=1053.413 - 64.598
=988.815

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=592.665 - 451.819 - 0
=140.846

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.80 mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors.
Is Cars.com's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Cars.com's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.80. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to NRDS and MAX?
Cars.com's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.80 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets for an Interactive Media company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. Cars.com's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.80. 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 $19.53, compared to a current price of $11.20 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.80. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.80 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 $11.20 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.53. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.80
  • GF Value™: $19.53 vs. price of $11.20 (42.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 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

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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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