CPRT Copart PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current price-to-earnings ratio for Copart stock as of Apr 2, 2025 is 37.81. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.52 and the stock price of $57.47 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 2.6% from the past four quarters average of 36.9.

CPRT PE ratio history

How has CPRT's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Copart for the last ten years is 28.26. The current P/E ratio of 37.81 is 34% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, CPRT's PE ratio peaked in the Jan 2025 quarter at 38.11, when the stock price was $57.93 and the EPS was $1.52. The lowest point was in the Oct 2016 quarter, when it reached 15.25 with a price of $6.56 and an EPS of $0.43.

Today
37.81
Average
28.26
Median
28.53
Minimum
15.25
Maximum
38.11

Copart PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 74.11% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -24.97% in 2022

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 36.85 8.38% $52.33 $1.42
2023 34 22.08% $44.2 $1.3
2022 27.85 -24.97% $32.03 $1.15
2021 37.12 19.43% $36.75 $0.99
2020 31.08 2.61% $23.31 $0.75
2019 30.29 -4.99% $19.38 $0.64
2018 31.88 74.11% $14.35 $0.45
2017 18.31 -12.89% $7.87 $0.43
2016 21.02 2.69% $6.31 $0.3
2015 20.47 -11.69% $4.5 $0.22
2014 23.18 2.66% $4.17 $0.18
2013 22.58 36.85% $4.06 $0.18
2012 16.5 -14.95% $2.97 $0.18
2011 19.4 -6.28% $2.72 $0.14
2010 20.7 3.19% $2.28 $0.11

Copart PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jan 2025 38.11 8.11% $57.93 $1.52
Oct 2024 35.25 -4.34% $51.47 $1.46
Jul 2024 36.85 -0.94% $52.33 $1.42
Apr 2024 37.2 10.75% $54.31 $1.46
Jan 2024 33.59 8.04% $48.04 $1.43
Oct 2023 31.09 -8.56% $43.52 $1.4
Jul 2023 34 4.94% $44.2 $1.3
Apr 2023 32.4 11.88% $39.53 $1.22
Jan 2023 28.96 14.83% $33.31 $1.15
Oct 2022 25.22 -9.44% $28.76 $1.14
Jul 2022 27.85 12.71% $32.03 $1.15
Apr 2022 24.71 -12.06% $28.41 $1.15
Jan 2022 28.1 -23.99% $32.31 $1.15
Oct 2021 36.97 -0.4% $38.82 $1.05
Jul 2021 37.12 7.31% $36.75 $0.99

CPRT average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CPRT for the past years

CPRT's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
32.1
5-year avg
32.73
10-year avg
28.26
15-year avg
25.94

CPRT PE vs peers

What is CPRT's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers KAR and CRMT, CPRT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than KMX's and PAG's. Copart's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 21.06.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
SAH Sonic Automotive Inc 9.45 $2.02B
AN Autonation Inc 9.8 $6.54B
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 10.3 $8.05B
GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc 10.8 $5.28B
PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc 10.88 $9.98B
RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc 14.55 $4.44B
KMX Carmax Inc 28.06 $12.73B
CPRT Copart Inc 37.81 $55.52B
KAR KAR Auction Services Inc 43.91 $2.16B
CRMT Americas Carmart Inc 51.76 $393.43M

Frequently asked questions

What is Copart's PE ratio?

CPRT's price to earnings ratio is 37.81 as of Apr 2, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Copart (CPRT)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CPRT stock is 32.1.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Copart (CPRT)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CPRT stock is 32.73.

What is the highest PE ratio for CPRT?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 38.11 in the Jan 2025 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CPRT compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of CPRT is 34% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is CPRT's PE ratio calculated (Copart PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 2, 2025), Copart's stock price is $57.47. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $1.52. Therefore, Copart's PE ratio for today is 37.81. PE RATIO(37.81) = STOCK PRICE($57.47) / TTM EPS($1.52)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.