Copart, Inc. (cprt)
CPRT — Company Overview
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) trades on NMS as part of the Industrials peer group (Specialty Business Services).
| Ticker | CPRT |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Business Services |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $26.72B |
| Last price | $28.86 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
CPRT — Business Description
CPRT represents a Specialty Business Services business in the Industrials segment. Copart, Inc. provides online auctions and vehicle remarketing services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, Oman, the Republic of Ireland, and Bahrain. It offers a range of services to process and sell vehicles over the internet through its virtual bidding third generation internet auction-style sales technology. The company's services include online seller access, salvage estimation, estimating, end-of-life vehicle processing, transportation, vehicle inspection stations, on-demand reporting, title processing and express, loan payoff, flexible vehicle processing programs, buy it now, sales process, and dealer services. Its services also co…
Official website: https://www.copart.com.
CPRT — Investment Thesis
At a high level, CPRT offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 2.4% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 18.62× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (16.30×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $26.72B.
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CPRT — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Copart, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 31.8% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $885.12M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 18.62× |
| Forward P/E | 16.30× |
| Price / Sales | 5.96× |
| Price / Book | 2.94× |
| Gross margin | 49.0% |
| Operating margin | 32.0% |
| Profit margin | 31.8% |
| Return on equity | 16.2% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.97 |
| Free cash flow | $885.12M |
CPRT — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Copart, Inc. (CPRT) depends on demand trends in Specialty Business Services and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 2.4% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings declined -14.6% year-over-year — margin or volume pressure may be in play.
- Price is 37.1% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 7.7% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
CPRT — Competitive Position
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Specialty Business Services.
- Market capitalization of $26.72B places CPRT among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 49.0% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
CPRT — Strengths
Strengths for Copart, Inc. (CPRT) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Return on equity near 16.2% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 49.0% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($885.12M).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 0.97).
- Large Cap scale ($26.72B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
CPRT — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Copart, Inc. (CPRT) based on available data:
- Earnings decline of -14.6% year-over-year.
- Price 37% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
CPRT — Opportunities
- Trading 7.7% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
CPRT — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
CPRT — Summary
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Specialty Business Services, listed on NMS. Last price $28.86 with market cap $26.72B. Trailing P/E 18.62×. Revenue grew 2.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include return on equity near 16.2% — efficient use of shareholder capital. Key watch items include earnings decline of -14.6% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for Copart, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Copart, Inc. FAQ
What does Copart, Inc. (CPRT) do?
Copart, Inc. provides online auctions and vehicle remarketing services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, Oman, the Republic of Ireland, and Bahrain. It offers a range of services to process and sell vehic…
What is CPRT's P/E ratio?
Copart, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 18.62× based on publicly available market data.
Does CPRT pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: none reported. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is CPRT in?
Copart, Inc. is classified in Industrials (Specialty Business Services) on NMS.
What is CPRT's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $26.72B.
What are the main risks for CPRT?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of CPRT?
Potential positives include return on equity near 16.2% — efficient use of shareholder capital, gross margin of 49.0% supports competitive unit economics.
Where can I get analyst estimates for CPRT?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Copart, Inc. are on the free /stocks/cprt/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.