30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Dealerships
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Copart, Inc. trades at 21.3x earnings, 36% below its 5-year average of 33.3x, sitting at the 33rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.4x, the stock trades at a premium of 10%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 26.6x P/FCF, 45% below the 5-year average of 48.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $32.8B | $44.3B | $51.0B | $42.7B | $30.9B | $35.3B | $22.3B | $18.6B | $13.9B | $7.5B | $6.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $30.1B | $41.6B | $49.6B | $41.9B | $29.6B | $34.8B | $22.3B | $18.9B | $14.0B | $7.9B | $6.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.30 | 28.51 | 37.38 | 34.53 | 28.35 | 37.89 | 31.93 | 31.26 | 33.37 | 18.74 | 22.54 |
| P/S Ratio | 7.05 | 9.54 | 12.04 | 11.04 | 8.83 | 13.12 | 10.09 | 9.13 | 7.69 | 5.15 | 4.86 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.60 | 4.81 | 6.76 | 7.14 | 6.68 | 10.01 | 8.94 | 10.48 | 8.78 | 6.79 | 7.96 |
| P/FCF | 26.62 | 36.00 | 53.05 | 50.41 | 36.81 | 66.91 | 70.82 | 68.52 | 58.24 | 23.33 | 38.88 |
| P/OCF | 18.21 | 24.62 | 34.64 | 31.32 | 26.26 | 35.65 | 24.24 | 28.83 | 25.95 | 15.16 | 18.54 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Copart, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 15.7x EBITDA, 36% below its 5-year average of 24.5x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 38% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 8.96 | 11.71 | 10.83 | 8.46 | 12.92 | 10.11 | 9.23 | 7.76 | 5.45 | 5.24 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.73 | 21.77 | 28.15 | 25.45 | 19.58 | 27.65 | 24.22 | 23.52 | 21.13 | 15.21 | 14.62 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.73 | 21.96 | 31.56 | 28.18 | 21.55 | 30.46 | 27.32 | 26.10 | 24.03 | 17.00 | 15.85 |
| EV / FCF | — | 33.83 | 51.60 | 49.42 | 35.31 | 65.91 | 70.95 | 69.32 | 58.77 | 24.65 | 41.94 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Copart, Inc. earns an operating margin of 36.5%, significantly above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 38.4% to 36.5% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 18.5% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 5.7%. ROIC of 20.1% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 45.2% | 45.2% | 45.0% | 44.9% | 45.9% | 49.9% | 45.7% | 44.0% | 42.2% | 42.5% | 42.9% |
| Operating Margin | 36.5% | 36.5% | 37.1% | 38.4% | 39.3% | 42.2% | 37.0% | 35.1% | 32.4% | 31.9% | 32.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 33.4% | 33.4% | 32.2% | 32.0% | 31.1% | 34.8% | 31.7% | 29.0% | 23.1% | 27.2% | 21.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 18.5% | 18.5% | 20.1% | 23.3% | 26.7% | 31.1% | 32.8% | 35.2% | 31.2% | 42.1% | 31.1% |
| ROA | 16.8% | 16.8% | 18.0% | 20.5% | 22.1% | 23.4% | 23.3% | 24.4% | 19.5% | 21.7% | 15.7% |
| ROIC | 20.1% | 20.1% | 20.9% | 26.2% | 32.4% | 30.8% | 27.1% | 29.0% | 27.2% | 24.9% | 25.3% |
| ROCE | 19.7% | 19.7% | 22.4% | 26.8% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 30.4% | 33.4% | 31.5% | 30.2% | 27.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Copart, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.1x, which is very conservative (99% below the sector average of 4.4x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $2.8B exceeds total debt of $104M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.58 | 0.83 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 1.22 | 1.41 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.29 | -0.18 | -0.14 | -0.27 | -0.15 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.38 | 0.63 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.40 | -1.40 | -0.79 | -0.51 | -0.84 | -0.42 | 0.04 | 0.27 | 0.19 | 0.82 | 1.07 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -2.17 | -1.45 | -0.99 | -1.51 | -1.00 | 0.13 | 0.79 | 0.53 | 1.32 | 3.06 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | 82.39 | 56.13 | 40.34 | 36.17 | 28.69 | 19.40 | 17.22 |
Net cash position: cash ($2.8B) exceeds total debt ($104M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Copart, Inc.'s current ratio of 8.25x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 6.62x to 8.25x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.25 | 8.25 | 7.03 | 6.62 | 5.00 | 4.04 | 2.71 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 1.94 | 1.79 |
| Quick Ratio | 8.19 | 8.19 | 6.96 | 6.54 | 4.86 | 3.94 | 2.65 | 2.36 | 2.50 | 1.91 | 1.75 |
| Cash Ratio | 7.01 | 7.01 | 5.44 | 4.80 | 3.14 | 2.49 | 1.34 | 0.66 | 0.99 | 0.70 | 0.56 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.80 | 0.78 | 0.73 | 0.77 |
| Inventory Turnover | 64.23 | 64.23 | 53.38 | 53.35 | 32.23 | 30.01 | 59.65 | 54.61 | 62.35 | 81.96 | 69.68 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 59.96 | 67.70 | 66.84 | 65.52 | 67.87 | 62.38 | 69.14 | 74.17 | 80.23 | 82.02 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Copart, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 4.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| FCF Yield | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $978M | $975M | $967M | $965M | $961M | $955M | $962M | $968M | $948M | $977M |
Compare CPRT with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33B | 21.3 | 15.7 | 26.6 | 45.2% | 36.5% | 18.5% | 20.1% | 0.1 | |
| $3B | 16.7 | 14.6 | 8.7 | 46.2% | 10.2% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 4.9 | |
| $87B | 47.4 | 39.5 | 97.6 | 20.6% | 9.3% | 50.4% | 34.3% | 0.3 | |
| $49B | 24.5 | 21.0 | 29.3 | 71.5% | 20.5% | 41.6% | 16.8% | 2.9 | |
| $223M | 27.6 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 57.6% | 15.6% | — | 10.9% | 6.4 | |
| $1B | 41.7 | 21.2 | 19.1 | 43.8% | 7.4% | 14.6% | 60.8% | 0.3 | |
| $115B | 13.6 | 11.0 | 7.7 | 27.7% | 14.2% | 37.0% | 27.0% | 0.6 | |
| $55B | 5.6 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 33.2% | 19.8% | 39.6% | 29.8% | 0.5 | |
| $1B | -16.7 | — | 16.4 | 62.1% | -8.1% | -15.2% | -13.5% | — | |
| $79B | 31.8 | 22.0 | 49.7 | 51.6% | 19.5% | — | 37.2% | 2.1 | |
| $7B | 12.2 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 38.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 3.4 | |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.4 | 11.4 | 15.3 | 36.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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Copart, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 21.3x. The historical average is 25.2x. This places it at the 33th percentile of its historical range.
Copart, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 15.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 14.9x.
Copart, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 18.5%. The historical average is 20.8%.
Based on historical data, Copart, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 21.3x. This is at the 33th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Copart, Inc. has 45.2% gross margin and 36.5% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Copart, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.