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Copart Inc (CPRT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Copart Inc stock (CPRT) is currently trading at $33.08. Copart Inc PE ratio is 20.65. Copart Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.89. Analyst consensus price target for CPRT is $42.67. WallStSmart rates CPRT as Underperform.

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CPRT

Copart Inc

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$33.08
$0.24 (0.73%)
52W$32.20
$63.85
Target$42.67+29.0%

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CPRT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Copart Inc (CPRT)

Margin of Safety
-265.5%
Significantly Overvalued
CPRT Fair Value
$10.81
Graham Formula
Current Price
$33.08
$22.27 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $10.81
Overvalued
Price $33.08
Graham IV $10.81
Analyst $42.67

CPRT trades 265% above its Graham fair value of $10.81, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Copart Inc (CPRT) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Copart Inc (CPRT) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.2/10
Operating MarginProfitability
34.60%10/10

Keeps $35 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Profit MarginProfitability
33.80%10/10

Keeps $34 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
86.59%10/10

86.59% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$31.79B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Return on EquityProfitability
17.10%7/10

Solid profitability: $17 profit per $100 equity

Copart Inc (CPRT) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.0/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-3.60%0/10

Revenue declining -3.60%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-10.00%0/10

Earnings declining -10.00%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
4.332/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Price/SalesValuation
6.894/10

Premium valuation at 6.9x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
3.234/10

Premium pricing at 3.2x book value

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
6.89
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Copart Inc (CPRT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.10%, Operating Margin at 34.60%, Profit Margin at 33.80%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.33), Price/Sales (6.89), Price/Book (3.23) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -3.60%, EPS Growth at -10.00%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -3.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CPRT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CPRT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.89x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 46.83x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 93% below its historical high of 101.08x set in Oct 2007, and 0% above its historical low of 6.89x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~8.0x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Copart Inc (CPRT) · INDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES

The Big Picture

Copart Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 4.6B with 4% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 33.8%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 33.8% and operating margin of 34.6% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 58M in free cash flow and 128M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Copart Inc.

Bottom Line

Copart Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Copart Inc(CPRT)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES

Country

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.