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KAR KAR Auction Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio of KAR cannot be calculated, as the latest EPS of -$1.82 is negative. KAR Auction Services's last PE ratio on record was 10.29 in March 2023.

KAR PE ratio history

How has KAR's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of KAR Auction Services over the last ten years is 33.64. Analyzing the last ten years, KAR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2021 quarter at 175.5, with a price of $17.55 and an EPS of $0.1. The Dec 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 10.04, with a price of $13.05 and an EPS of $1.3.

Average
33.64
Median
24.17
Minimum
10.04
Maximum
175.5

KAR Auction Services PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 8.72% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -89.72% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2023 N/A N/A
2022 10.04 -89.72%
2021 97.63 N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 15.24 -22.09%
2018 19.56 3%
2017 18.99 -27.82%
2016 26.31 8.72%
2015 24.2 -15.5%
2014 28.64 -52.51%

KAR average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of KAR for the past years
3-year avg
53.12
5-year avg
46.08
10-year avg
33.64
15-year avg
N/A

KAR PE vs peers

What is KAR's PE ratio compared to its peers
Stock name PE ratio Market cap
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 7.4 $6.88B
KMX Carmax Inc 22.46 $10.71B
CPRT Copart Inc 38.31 $52.3B
CRMT Americas Carmart Inc N/A $374.26M
KAR KAR Auction Services Inc N/A $1.9B

Frequently asked questions

What is KAR Auction Services's PE ratio?

The current price to earnings ratio of KAR cannot be determined, as its EPS of -$1.82 is negative.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for KAR Auction Services (KAR)?

Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for KAR stock is 53.12.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for KAR Auction Services (KAR)?

Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for KAR stock is 46.08.

What is the highest PE ratio for KAR?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 175.5 in the Jun 2021 quarter.

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.