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CARS Carscom PE ratio, current and historical analysis

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As of Jul 25, 2024, the CARS stock has a P/E ratio of 11.96. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.61 and the stock price of $19.26 per share. An increase of 13% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 10.6 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 eight years is 53.3. The current 11.96 price-to-earnings ratio is 78% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last eight 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.

Average
53.3
Median
22.33
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 Change
2023 10.72 -80.54%
2022 55.08 -45.23%
2021 100.56 N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 39.09 324.43%
2017 9.21 N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 N/A N/A

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
56.73
5-year avg
66.74
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 below its peer stock PINS.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CARS Carscom Inc 12.32 $1.31B
PINS Pinterest Inc 170.68 $25.65B

Frequently asked questions

What is Carscom's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CARS stock as of Jul 25, 2024, stands at 11.96.

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 56.73.

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 66.74.

What is the highest PE ratio for CARS?

Over the last eight 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 78% below its 8-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 25, 2024), Carscom's share price is $19.26. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $1.61. Therefore, Carscom's price to earnings ratio for today is 11.96. PE RATIO(11.96) = STOCK PRICE($19.26) / TTM EPS($1.61)

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