Copart Inc (CPRT)vsGlobal Payments Inc (GPN)
CPRT
Copart Inc
$33.27
+0.48%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $32.05B
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$72.36
+0.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $19.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Global Payments Inc generates 67% more annual revenue ($7.71B vs $4.61B). CPRT leads profitability with a 33.8% profit margin vs 18.2%. GPN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.21. GPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CPRT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
GPN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.7%
Fair Value
$169.19
Current Price
$33.27
$135.92 discount
Margin of Safety
+38.1%
Fair Value
$116.67
Current Price
$72.36
$44.31 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.9%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.6%
Earnings declined 10.0%
0.0% revenue growth
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 59.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 27.9%. PEG of 0.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CPRT
The primary concerns for CPRT are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPRT profiles as a declining stock while GPN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CPRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
GPN is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
GPN generates stronger free cash flow (347M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GPN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins. CPRT offers better value entry with a 76.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Global Payments Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Global Payments Inc. is an American company providing financial technology services globally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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