KAR KAR Auction Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 16, 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
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.
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
The current PE ratio of KAR is under its 3, 5 and 10-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. KAR Auction Services is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (40.41) than its peers average of 29.89.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 9.71 | $7.59B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 20.06 | $9.86B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 39.26 | $57.66B |
| KAR KAR Auction Services Inc | 40.7 | $2B |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | 52.23 | $396.98M |
Frequently asked questions
What is KAR Auction Services's PE ratio?
As of Apr 16, 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 16, 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 
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