KAR KAR Auction Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 22, 2025, the KAR stock has a PE ratio of 40.41. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.46 and the stock price of $18.59 per share.

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 40.71. The current 40.41 price-to-earnings ratio is in line with 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.

Today
41.28
Average
40.71
Median
24.14
Minimum
10.04
Maximum
207.38

KAR Auction Services PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 99.64% in 2013

Maximum annual decrease: -89.72% in 2022

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 43.13 N/A $19.84 $0.46
2023 N/A N/A $14.81 -$1.82
2022 10.04 -89.72% $13.05 $1.3
2021 97.63 N/A $15.62 $0.16
2020 N/A N/A $18.61 -$0.35
2019 15.24 -22.09% $21.79 $1.43
2018 19.56 3% $47.72 $2.44
2017 18.99 -27.82% $50.51 $2.66
2016 26.31 8.72% $42.62 $1.62
2015 24.2 -15.5% $37.03 $1.53
2014 28.64 -52.51% $34.65 $1.21
2013 60.31 99.64% $29.55 $0.49
2012 30.21 18.61% $20.24 $0.67
2011 25.47 -4.03% $13.5 $0.53
2010 26.54 -59.59% $13.8 $0.52

KAR Auction Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 43.13 -51.45% $19.84 $0.46
Sep 2024 88.84 -57.16% $16.88 $0.19
Jun 2024 207.38 N/A $16.59 $0.08
Mar 2024 N/A N/A $17.3 -$1.79
Dec 2023 N/A N/A $14.81 -$1.82
Sep 2023 N/A N/A $14.92 -$1.66
Jun 2023 N/A N/A $15.22 -$1.82
Mar 2023 10.29 2.49% $13.68 $1.33
Dec 2022 10.04 -10.12% $13.05 $1.3
Sep 2022 11.17 -20.61% $11.17 $1
Jun 2022 14.07 N/A $14.77 $1.05
Mar 2022 N/A N/A $18.05 -$0.22
Dec 2021 97.63 N/A $15.62 $0.16
Sep 2021 N/A N/A $16.39 -$0.23
Jun 2021 175.5 N/A $17.55 $0.1

KAR average PE ratio chart

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

The current PE ratio of KAR is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
54.99
5-year avg
76.12
10-year avg
40.71
15-year avg
38.56

KAR PE vs peers

What is KAR's PE ratio compared to its peers

KAR's PE ratio is less than its peer stock CRMT, but it is above CPRT's and KMX's. KAR Auction Services is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (40.41) than its peers average of 30.52.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 9.85 $7.69B
KMX Carmax Inc 21.07 $10.36B
CPRT Copart Inc 40.66 $59.71B
KAR KAR Auction Services Inc 41.28 $2.03B
CRMT Americas Carmart Inc 54.88 $417.14M

Frequently asked questions

What is KAR Auction Services's PE ratio?

As of Apr 22, 2025, KAR stock has a price to earnings ratio of 40.41.

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 54.99.

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 76.12.

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 0.7% below its 10-year historical average.

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 (Apr 22, 2025), KAR Auction Services's share price is $18.59. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.46. Therefore, KAR Auction Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 40.41. PE RATIO(40.41) = STOCK PRICE($18.59) / TTM EPS($0.46)

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