Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Total Stockholders Equity: $460.7 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0HTZ Cars.com Inc LTS:0HTZ
66 GF Score
Price $12.30
GF Value $19.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cars.com Total Stockholders Equity?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ +2.24% 66 Total Stockholders Equity is $460.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cars.com's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $460.7 Mil. It refers to the net assets owned by shareholders. It does not include minority interest.

Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share. Cars.com's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.06. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is. Cars.com's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.

Cars.com  (LTS:0HTZ) Total Stockholders Equity Explanation

1. Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share.

Cars.com's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Book Value per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(460.748-0)/57.191
=8.06

2. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is.

Cars.com's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt-to-Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0 + 451.819) / 460.748
=0.98

* 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 Total Stockholders Equity Related Terms

Cars.com Total Stockholders Equity Historical Data

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* 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 Total Stockholders Equity Chart

Cars.com Annual Data
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Total Stockholders Equity
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Cars.com Quarterly Data
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What does a Total Stockholders Equity of $460.7 Mil mean?
Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Total Stockholders Equity of $460.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Cars.com and its competitors.
Is Cars.com's Total Stockholders Equity too high?
Cars.com's current Total Stockholders Equity is $460.7 Mil. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cars.com's Total Stockholders Equity compare to NRDS and MAX?
Cars.com's Total Stockholders Equity of $460.7 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 Total Stockholders Equity for an Interactive Media company?
A good Total Stockholders Equity depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Total Stockholders Equity 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 Total Stockholders Equity mean?
A high Total Stockholders Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Cars.com and its competitors. Cars.com's current Total Stockholders Equity is $460.7 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 $19.46, compared to a current price of $12.30 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Stockholders Equity is $460.7 Mil. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Stockholders Equity calculated?
Total Stockholders Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Total Stockholders Equity is $460.7 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 $12.30 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.46. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

  • Total Stockholders Equity: $460.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $19.46 vs. price of $12.30 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 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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