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CPRT Copart PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current price-to-earnings ratio for Copart stock as of Oct 4, 2024 is 37.25. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.42 and the stock price of $52.9 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 7% from the past four quarters average of 34.7.

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 27.57. The current P/E ratio of 37.25 is 35% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, CPRT's PE ratio peaked in the Oct 2020 quarter at 37.79, when the stock price was $27.59 and the EPS was $0.73. 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.

Average
27.57
Median
27.95
Minimum
15.25
Maximum
37.79

Copart PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 74.11% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -24.97% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2024 36.85 8.38%
2023 34 22.08%
2022 27.85 -24.97%
2021 37.12 19.43%
2020 31.08 2.61%
2019 30.29 -4.99%
2018 31.88 74.11%
2017 18.31 -12.89%
2016 21.02 2.69%
2015 20.47 -11.69%

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
31.41
5-year avg
32
10-year avg
27.57
15-year avg
25.37

CPRT PE vs peers

What is CPRT's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer KAR, 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 12.96.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc 9.05 $4.94B
AN Autonation Inc 9.28 $6.8B
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 10.01 $8.3B
SAH Sonic Automotive Inc 10.32 $1.96B
PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc 11.62 $10.55B
RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc 12.96 $3.97B
KMX Carmax Inc 27.48 $11.32B
CPRT Copart Inc 37.25 $50.96B
KAR KAR Auction Services Inc 202.75 $1.76B
CRMT Americas Carmart Inc N/A $271.09M

Frequently asked questions

What is Copart's PE ratio?

CPRT's price to earnings ratio is 37.25 as of Oct 4, 2024.

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 31.41.

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 32.0.

What is the highest PE ratio for CPRT?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 37.79 in the Oct 2020 quarter.

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

The current price to earnings ratio of CPRT is 35% 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 (Oct 4, 2024), Copart's stock price is $52.9. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jul 2024 is $1.42. Therefore, Copart's PE ratio for today is 37.25. PE RATIO(37.25) = STOCK PRICE($52.9) / TTM EPS($1.42)

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