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CARS Carscom PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jul 10, 2025, the CARS stock has a P/E ratio of 18.74. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.68 and the stock price of $12.74 per share. A decrease of 39% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 30.6 of the past four quarters.

CARS PE ratio history

How has CARS's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Carscom over the last nine years is 49.81. The current 18.74 price-to-earnings ratio is 62% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last nine years, CARS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2021 quarter at 216, with a price of $12.96 and an EPS of $0.06. The Dec 2017 quarter saw the lowest point at 9.21, with a price of $28.84 and an EPS of $3.13.

Today
18.74
Average
49.81
Median
25.65
Minimum
9.21
Maximum
216

Carscom PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 324.43% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -80.54% in 2023

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 23.74 121.46% $17.33 $0.73
2023 10.72 -80.54% $18.97 $1.77
2022 55.08 -45.23% $13.77 $0.25
2021 100.56 N/A $16.09 $0.16
2020 N/A N/A $11.3 -$11.74
2019 N/A N/A $12.22 -$6.65
2018 39.09 324.43% $21.5 $0.55
2017 9.21 N/A $28.84 $3.13
2016 N/A N/A N/A $2.46
2015 N/A N/A N/A $2.2

Carscom PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 16.57 -30.2% $11.27 $0.68
Dec 2024 23.74 -17.85% $17.33 $0.73
Sep 2024 28.9 -45.72% $16.76 $0.58
Jun 2024 53.24 398.97% $19.7 $0.37
Mar 2024 10.67 -0.47% $17.18 $1.61
Dec 2023 10.72 14.41% $18.97 $1.77
Sep 2023 9.37 -20.12% $16.86 $1.8
Jun 2023 11.73 -78.12% $19.82 $1.69
Mar 2023 53.61 -2.67% $19.3 $0.36
Dec 2022 55.08 -71.26% $13.77 $0.25
Sep 2022 191.67 184.55% $11.5 $0.06
Jun 2022 67.36 -29.98% $9.43 $0.14
Mar 2022 96.2 -4.34% $14.43 $0.15
Dec 2021 100.56 488.41% $16.09 $0.16
Sep 2021 17.09 -37.99% $12.65 $0.74

CARS Price vs fair value

How does CARS's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

CARS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CARS for the past years

Currently, CARS's PE ratio is under its 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
42.3
5-year avg
58.24
10-year avg
N/A
15-year avg
N/A

CARS PE vs peers

What is CARS's PE ratio compared to its peers

CARS's PE ratio is above its peer stock PINS.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PINS Pinterest Inc 12.83 $24.22B
CARS Carscom Inc 18.74 $801.18M

Frequently asked questions

What is Carscom's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CARS stock as of Jul 10, 2025, stands at 18.74.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Carscom (CARS)?

As an average over the last 3 years, CARS stock has a PE ratio of 42.3.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Carscom (CARS)?

As an average over the last 5 years, CARS stock has a PE ratio of 58.24.

What is the highest PE ratio for CARS?

Over the last nine years, the Mar 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 216.

How does the current PE ratio for CARS compare to its historical average?

CARS's current price to earnings ratio is 62% below its 9-year historical average.

How is CARS's PE ratio calculated (Carscom PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jul 10, 2025), Carscom's share price is $12.74. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.68. Therefore, Carscom's price to earnings ratio for today is 18.74. PE RATIO(18.74) = STOCK PRICE($12.74) / TTM EPS($0.68)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.