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KAR KAR Auction Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Sep 9, 2024, the KAR stock has a PE ratio of 203.88. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.08 and the stock price of $16.31 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 38.27. The current 203.88 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.

Average
38.27
Median
24.17
Minimum
10.04
Maximum
207.38

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

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

3-year avg
58.43
5-year avg
62.36
10-year avg
38.27
15-year avg
N/A

KAR PE vs peers

What is KAR's PE ratio compared to its peers

KAR's PE ratio is above its peer stocks CPRT and KMX.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 8.9 $7.39B
KMX Carmax Inc 31.5 $12.58B
CPRT Copart Inc 33.85 $47.56B
KAR KAR Auction Services Inc 203.88 $1.77B
CRMT Americas Carmart Inc N/A $322.78M

Frequently asked questions

What is KAR Auction Services's PE ratio?

As of Sep 9, 2024, KAR stock has a price to earnings ratio of 203.88.

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 58.43.

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 62.36.

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 433% 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 203.88 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 (Sep 9, 2024), KAR Auction Services's share price is $16.31. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.08. Therefore, KAR Auction Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 203.88. PE RATIO(203.88) = STOCK PRICE($16.31) / TTM EPS($0.08)

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