KAR KAR Auction Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Jul 21, 2025, the KAR stock has a PE ratio of 42.51. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.59 and the stock price of $25.08 per share. A decrease of 54% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 93.0 of the past four quarters.
KAR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of KAR Auction Services over the last ten years is 40.97. The current 42.51 price-to-earnings ratio is 3.8% 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 32.68 | -24.23% | $19.28 | $0.59 |
| 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 |
KAR Price vs fair value
KAR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of KAR is above its 10-year average, but it is under its 3 and 5-year averages.
KAR PE vs peers
KAR's PE ratio is less than its peer stock CRMT, but it is above CPRT's and KMX's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 9.75 | $8.07B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 16.93 | $9.22B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 29.89 | $44.51B |
| KAR KAR Auction Services Inc | 42.51 | $2.69B |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | 58.83 | $447.13M |
Frequently asked questions
What is KAR Auction Services's PE ratio?
As of Jul 21, 2025, KAR stock has a price to earnings ratio of 42.51.
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 57.65.
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 72.14.
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 3.8% above 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 (Jul 21, 2025), KAR Auction Services's share price is $25.08. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.59. Therefore, KAR Auction Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 42.51. PE RATIO(42.51) = STOCK PRICE($25.08) / TTM EPS($0.59)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.