Cars.com Inc (CARS) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Cars.com Inc (CARS) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of -12.0% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($516.13 Million) from net assets ($460.75 Million) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See CARS working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Cars.com Inc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (2014–2025)
This chart shows how Cars.com Inc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 12 annual periods from 2014 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -12.0%, reflecting net assets of $460.75 Million with intangible assets of $516.13 Million USD. See Cars.com Inc defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Cars.com Inc (2014–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Cars.com Inc from 2014 to 2025, covering 12 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of Cars.com Inc.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -11.5% | $472.53 Million | $527.08 Million | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2024 | -14.5% | $511.49 Million | $585.69 Million | $1.11 Billion | ▲ +21.5 pp |
| 2023 | -36.0% | $492.11 Million | $669.17 Million | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +48.0 pp |
| 2022 | -83.9% | $384.43 Million | $707.09 Million | $1.02 Billion | ▲ +9.4 pp |
| 2021 | -93.3% | $398.02 Million | $769.42 Million | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +52.2 pp |
| 2020 | -145.5% | $340.18 Million | $835.17 Million | $1.08 Billion | ▼ -129.0 pp |
| 2019 | -16.5% | $1.14 Billion | $1.33 Billion | $2.03 Billion | ▼ -23.7 pp |
| 2018 | 7.2% | $1.63 Billion | $1.51 Billion | $2.60 Billion | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2017 | 8.9% | $1.68 Billion | $1.53 Billion | $2.51 Billion | ▼ -24.6 pp |
| 2016 | 33.5% | $2.42 Billion | $1.61 Billion | $2.55 Billion | ▲ +4.8 pp |
| 2015 | 28.7% | $2.30 Billion | $1.64 Billion | $2.47 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2014 | 26.5% | $2.34 Billion | $1.72 Billion | $2.58 Billion | — |