KAR KAR Auction Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the KAR stock has a PE ratio of 108.21. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.19 and the stock price of $20.56 per share.
KAR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of KAR Auction Services over the last ten years is 40.17. The current 108.21 price-to-earnings ratio is 169% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KAR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2024 quarter at 207.38, with a price of $16.59 and an EPS of $0.08. The Dec 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 10.04, with a price of $13.05 and an EPS of $1.3.
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
The current PE ratio of KAR is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
KAR PE vs peers
KAR's PE ratio is above its peer stocks CPRT and KMX.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 11.79 | $9.22B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 26.64 | $12.09B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 39.68 | $55.83B |
| KAR KAR Auction Services Inc | 107.11 | $2.17B |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | N/A | $391.5M |
Frequently asked questions
What is KAR Auction Services's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, KAR stock has a price to earnings ratio of 108.21.
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 56.97.
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 73.46.
What is the highest PE ratio for KAR?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 207.38 in the Jun 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KAR compare to its historical average?
KAR's current price to earnings ratio is 169% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is KAR Auction Services's PE ratio so high?
KAR's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 108.21 is considered high.
How is KAR's PE ratio calculated (KAR Auction Services PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jan 21, 2025), KAR Auction Services's share price is $20.56. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.19. Therefore, KAR Auction Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 108.21. PE RATIO(108.21) = STOCK PRICE($20.56) / TTM EPS($0.19)
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