Copart Inc (CPRT)vsFirst Advantage Corp (FA)
CPRT
Copart Inc
$33.08
+0.73%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $31.79B
FA
First Advantage Corp
$11.23
+0.90%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Copart Inc generates 193% more annual revenue ($4.61B vs $1.57B). CPRT leads profitability with a 33.8% profit margin vs -2.2%. CPRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CPRT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
FA
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-265.5%
Fair Value
$10.81
Current Price
$33.08
$22.27 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 36.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.6%
Earnings declined 10.0%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 82.4%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CPRT
The strongest argument for CPRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.8% and operating margin at 34.6%.
Bull Case : FA
The strongest argument for FA centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 36.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CPRT
The primary concerns for CPRT are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FA
The primary concerns for FA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPRT profiles as a declining stock while FA is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
FA is growing revenue faster at 36.8% — sustainability is the question.
FA generates stronger free cash flow (65M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPRT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 33.8% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Copart Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Copart, Inc. or simply Copart is a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services to automotive resellers such as insurance, rental car, fleet and finance companies in 11 countries: the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, Ireland, Brazil, Spain, Dubai, Bahrain, Oman and Finland.
First Advantage Corp
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
First Advantage Corporation provides technology solutions for human capital detection, verification, security and compliance globally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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