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Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS) is a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars. The flagship Cars.com marketplace connects millions of consumers to dealerships across the U.S., powering the car buying experience with artificial intelligence ("AI") shopping tools and comprehensive vehicle reviews and content.
Operating margin is thin at 8.33%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue growth slowed to 0.6%, essentially flat. This is a business that needs a catalyst.
Insufficient data to identify specific risks. Treat any missing metrics as a data gap, not a clean bill of health.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
$724M
▲ +0.6% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
$27M
▼ -58.4% YoY
Op. Margin
9.72%
▲ +0.9pp YoY
ROIC
5.72%
▲ +0.8pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
$158M
▼ -1.5% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
$162M
▼ -0.6% YoY
Net Debt
$387M
Cash & Equiv.
$65M
5Y CAGR: +5.7%
5Y CAGR: +3.9%
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