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Cars.comLTS:0HTZ +1.07%63 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.00 as of Jun. 2026, which is 248% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Interactive Media companies, Cars.com ranks better than 94% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Cars.com's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cars.com's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTZ'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 1.15 Max: 4
Current: 4
During the past 13 years, Cars.com's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.00%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 1.15%.
LTS:0HTZ's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 94% of 433
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs LTS:0HTZ: 4.00
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Cars.com 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LTS:0HTZ vs NRDS, MAX, NXDR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cars.com's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cars.com's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cars.com's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.00 mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.00 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Cars.com and its competitors. This is 248% above median its historical median of 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #26 out of 433 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Cars.com's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Cars.com's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.00 is 248% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. Based on the distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #26 out of 433 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NRDS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cars.com ranks #26 out of 433 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Cars.com in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Cars.com and its competitors. Cars.com's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.00, which is 248% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. 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 $18.31, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.00, which is 248% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.00 as of Jun. 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 $12.32 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.31.
GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.00 (248% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: $18.31 vs. price of $12.32 (32.7% below fair value)
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 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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