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CPRT
Copart, Inc.
$26.62
-0.2
(-0.75%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 24.645B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 719.64M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | IndustrialsView sector performance | |||||
| Industry: | Specialty Business ServicesView industry performance | |||||
| CEO: | Jeffrey Liaw | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 21000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.copart.com |
Copart, Inc. stands as a prominent global provider of online vehicle auctions and comprehensive vehicle remarketing services. The company extends its operations across numerous international markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, Oman, the Republic of Ireland, and Bahrain. At its core, Copart enables the buying and selling of vehicles over the internet through its sophisticated “virtual bidding” online auction platform. Its extensive range of services supports the entire vehicle disposition process, encompassing aspects such as direct online access for sellers, expert salvage and general vehicle valuation, end-of-life vehicle handling, logistics and transportation management, and dedicated vehicle inspection facilities. Additional offerings include on-demand reporting, efficient title processing and express services, loan payoff assistance, adaptable vehicle processing programs, and direct “Buy It Now” purchase options, alongside specialized services for dealerships. Beyond its primary auction site, Copart manages several direct vehicle acquisition and sales platforms, such as BluCar, CashForCars.com, CashForCars.ca, CashForCars.de, CashForCars.co.uk, and Cash-for-cars.ie. Furthermore, its Copart Recycling service offers the public an avenue to procure individual parts from salvaged and end-of-life automobiles. The company is also at the forefront of technological innovation within its field. Its proprietary Copart 360 system generates detailed, 360-degree interactive views of both the interiors and exteriors of cars, trucks, and vans. Another key tool, IntelliSeller, is an automated platform that leverages Copart’s vast vehicle and sales data to assist sellers in making informed decisions about their auction strategies. Expanding its scope, Copart also provides remarketing services for wholesale construction, agricultural, and fleet equipment through its Purple Wave Inc. subsidiary, which conducts no-reserve online auctions. Additionally, it handles the remarketing of wholesale powersport vehicles via both live and online auction formats. Copart serves a diverse client base, including licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair professionals, used vehicle dealers, exporters, and members of the general public. Established in 1982, Copart, Inc. is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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Hey everyone, welcome back to MarketSnap. Copart just posted a quarter that missed on the bottom line, watched the stock jump anyway, and dropped a nearly two-billion-dollar acquisition on top of it — so we're updating our valuation view and asking the only question that matters: does the price still line up with the fundamentals? Let's set the stage. Copart is one of those businesses that sounds boring until you look at the numbers. It runs online vehicle auctions —…
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| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,236,823 | 4,646,958 | 4,666,209 |
| Gross Profit | 1,907,252 | 2,099,643 | 2,083,858 |
| EBITDA | 1,904,857 | 2,111,430 | 2,064,350 |
| Operating Income | 1,572,023 | 1,696,714 | 1,652,590 |
| Net Income | 1,363,020 | 1,552,449 | 1,484,270 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 8,427,764 | 10,090,902 | 10,027,810 |
| Total Liabilities | 879,209 | 883,411 | 913,930 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 7,524,011 | 9,187,033 | 9,097,295 |
| Total Debt | 118,733 | 103,739 | 88,367 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,514,111 | 2,780,531 | 1,907,901 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 1,472,564 | 1,799,750 | 1,604,492 |
| Capital Expenditure | -510,990 | -568,990 | -337,363 |
| Free Cash Flow | 961,574 | 1,230,760 | 1,267,129 |
| Net Income | 1,362,347 | 1,548,363 | 1,480,397 |
| Net Change in Cash | 556,716 | 1,266,420 | -872,630 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 5,285,104.504 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 5,622,592.897 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 5,474,600 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 2,924,061.423 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 3,132,302.557 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 3,040,984.964 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 2,001,234.417 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 2,169,163.347 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 2,095,523.402 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 398,923.313 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 424,397.168 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 413,226.563 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 2.190 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 2.270 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 2.090 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Top-Line Growth: Q2 Fiscal 2025 earnings call reports global revenue increased 14% to nearly $1.2 billion, indicating sustained demand for vehicle remarketing and auction services.
- Superior Profitability and Returns: Key metrics show strong ROE and ROIC on a TTM basis, supported by a high gross profit margin and net profit margin, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency in the salvage auction market.
- Asset-Light Cash Generation: Free cash flow yield TTM is positive, with cash flow statements showing consistent net cash provided by operating activities and manageable capital expenditure, enabling self-funded growth and potential shareholder returns.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MarketSnap estimates CPRT intrinsic value between $14.51 – $42.01 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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| Open: | 26.82 | Previous Close: | 26.82 | |
| Day Low: | 26.39 | Day High: | 26.93 | |
| Year Low: | 26.39 | Year High: | 45.89 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 30.43 | Price Avg 200: | 33.38 | |
| Volume: | 8.008M | Average Volume: | 11.502M |
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