Cars.comCARS.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Cars.com (CARS.N) trades at a P/E of 15.90x, P/B of 1.24x, P/S of 0.75x, and a dividend yield of 0.00%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 37th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 34th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 31st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 10th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 6th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 8th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 32nd percentile within its industry and the 41st percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 15.90%, ranking at the 96th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 6.0 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower within its industry than across the market as a whole — relatively cheaper next to direct peers. Shareholder returns here lean heavily on buybacks rather than cash dividends. Cars.com operates in the Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: CARS · CARS
Want the full picture on whether Cars.com (CARS.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 15.90 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.24 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.75 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buyback + Div Yield | 15.90% |