Copart Inc (CPRT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Based in Dallas, Copart operates a global online salvage vehicle auction with operations in 11 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, facilitating over 4 million transactions...
Copart Inc (CPRT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 16.61 (historical range: 15.66–78.19, median: 34.64), placing it at the 1th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 5.56 (range: 5.24–24.02, 1th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 12.62 (range: 11.74–62.83, 1th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Copart Inc's P/E ratio has contracted by 21% over the observed period (from an average of 38.8 to 30.7).
Copart Inc trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 16.61 | 34.64 | 1th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 5.56 | 11.28 | 1th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.62 | 28.63 | 1th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 5.19% | 2.05% | 99th | cheap relative to its history |
Copart Inc (CPRT) Valuation & P/E History
Copart Inc (CPRT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations industry currently trading at $27.95 with a market capitalization of $25.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CPRT based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 16.61 is below the historical median of 34.64, placing CPRT at the 1th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 5.56 compares to a median of 11.28.
CPRT Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Copart Inc's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CPRT is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CPRT is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Copart Inc.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CPRT Overvalued or Undervalued?
Copart Inc trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 1 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CPRT is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CPRT analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CPRT trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.