Copart Inc (CPRT)vsRentokil Initial PLC (RTO)
CPRT
Copart Inc
$33.08
+0.73%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $31.79B
RTO
Rentokil Initial PLC
$31.41
+0.58%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $16.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rentokil Initial PLC generates 50% more annual revenue ($6.91B vs $4.61B). CPRT leads profitability with a 33.8% profit margin vs 6.8%. RTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. RTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CPRT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
RTO
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-265.5%
Fair Value
$10.81
Current Price
$33.08
$22.27 premium
Margin of Safety
-21.8%
Fair Value
$26.68
Current Price
$31.41
$4.73 premium
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
Earnings expanding 88.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.6%
Earnings declined 10.0%
Trading at 14.4x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
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 : RTO
The strongest argument for RTO centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.92 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 : RTO
The primary concerns for RTO are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 54.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPRT profiles as a declining stock while RTO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CPRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
RTO is growing revenue faster at -3.5% — sustainability is the question.
RTO generates stronger free cash flow (298M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPRT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 33.8% margins. 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.
Rentokil Initial PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Rentokil Initial plc offers route-based services in North America, the UK, the rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific and internationally. The company is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.
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