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Cars.com Inc(CARS)
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Reward57Moderate
Risk46Moderate
📊75%Data
Thin 3% profit margin
CARS
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USD · NYSE
Cars.com Inc | Communication Services
Deep Value
Market Cap:625.50M
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Reward Rating
57
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
46
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $12.36.

What is Cars.com Inc?

, an audience-driven technology company, provides solutions for the automotive industry in the United States.

CARS · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

CARS stands out on valuation and cash flow, but watch the volatility signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

CARS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation81/100

    P/E 4.7× · PEG 2.35

  • Cash flow80/100

    20% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 1

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Cars.com Inc?

, an audience-driven technology company, provides solutions for the automotive industry in the United States. The company offers marketplace through Cars. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Communication Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 625.50M, and a P/E ratio of 34.3x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (57)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and profitability as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorCommunication Services
Market Cap625.50M
P/E Ratio34.2813
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High13.97
52 Week Low7.4
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date5/18/2017
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding57M
No. of Employees1,700
IndustryInternet Content & Information
ExchangeNYSE
Beta1.461
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.cars.com
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