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Copart Inc (CPRT)

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$49.07
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: CPRT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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11 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $60.69

1 Year Target Price $60.69

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$60.69Target price
Low$47.33
Current$49.07
high$64.38

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -0.32%
Avg. Invested days 40
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 46.59B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 31.91
1Y Target Price 60.69
Price to earnings Ratio 31.91
1Y Target Price 60.69
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 1.1
52 Weeks Range 47.33 - 64.38
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 47.33 - 64.38
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.51

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Profitability

Profit Margin 32.21%
Operating Margin (TTM) 37.27%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 12.02%
Return on Equity (TTM) 18.44%

Valuation

Trailing PE 31.91
Forward PE 27.25
Enterprise Value 42303704790
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.15
Enterprise Value 42303704790
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.15
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.21
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.76
Shares Outstanding 966936000
Shares Floating 886361419
Shares Outstanding 966936000
Shares Floating 886361419
Percent Insiders 8.65
Percent Institutions 87.43

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 60.69
Buy 3
Strong Buy 2
Buy 3
Strong Buy 2
Hold 6
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Copart Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Copart Inc. was founded in 1982 by Willis Johnson. Initially a single salvage yard in California, it grew through acquisitions and technological innovation, becoming a leading online auto auction platform.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Online Auctions: Copart's primary business is facilitating online auctions for the resale and remarketing of vehicles. These vehicles are often damaged, used, or salvaged.
  • Vehicle Processing: This includes towing, storage, and processing of vehicles at Copart's facilities.
  • Member Services: Copart provides services to its members, including access to online auctions, bidding tools, and support.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO is A. Jayson Adair. The company has a board of directors and a typical corporate structure with various departments and management levels. Willis Johnson is the Executive Chairman.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Online Auto Auctions: Copart's online platform is the core product, generating the majority of revenue. They hold a significant market share in the online auto auction space. Competitors include IAA, Inc. (IAA) and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA).
  • Salvage Vehicle Sales: The sale of salvage vehicles to a global network of buyers (primarily dismantlers, rebuilders, and exporters). Revenue is directly tied to auction sales. Competitors include IAA, Inc. (IAA) and Mannheim (Cox Automotive).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The vehicle remarketing industry is driven by factors like vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and insurance claims. The increasing adoption of online auction platforms is a significant trend.

Positioning

Copart is a leader in the online auto auction space, known for its large network of buyers and sellers and its technological capabilities. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, online platform, and strong relationships with insurance companies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global automotive auction market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Copart is positioned to capture a significant share of this TAM through its online platform and global reach.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Leading online auction platform
  • Large and diverse buyer base
  • Extensive network of facilities
  • Strong relationships with insurance companies
  • Technological innovation

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on vehicle accident rates
  • Sensitivity to economic cycles
  • Geographic concentration risk (though less so now)
  • Potential for increased competition
  • Reliance on third-party transportation

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Increasing adoption of online auctions
  • Developing new services for buyers and sellers
  • Leveraging data analytics to improve auction outcomes
  • Growth in electric vehicles (EVs) and related salvage

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition from IAA and others
  • Changes in insurance regulations
  • Fluctuations in commodity prices (scrap metal)
  • Cybersecurity risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • IAA
  • RBA
  • KAR

Competitive Landscape

Copart has a strong online platform and a large network, giving it a competitive edge. However, IAA is a significant competitor with a similar business model, and Ritchie Brothers competes in some adjacent segments. Copart leverages scale and technology for its advantages.

Major Acquisitions

Quad City Auto Auction

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 19
  • Strategic Rationale: Expansion of auction services in the Midwest.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Copart has experienced strong historical growth, driven by its online platform and expansion into new markets.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates typically project continued revenue and earnings growth for Copart, although these are subject to change based on market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives likely include expanding its facility network, investing in technology, and developing new services.

Summary

Copart is a strong company with a leading position in the online auto auction market. Its online platform, extensive network, and strong relationships with insurance companies are key strengths. It needs to watch out for increasing competition and economic downturns, but it has a solid foundation for continued growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates
  • Company Website

Disclaimers:

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About Copart Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1994-03-16
CEO & Director Mr. Jeffrey Liaw
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Business Services
Full time employees 13086
Full time employees 13086

Copart, Inc. provides online auctions and vehicle remarketing services in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, and Spain. It offers a range of services for processing and selling vehicles over the internet through its virtual bidding third generation internet auction-style sales technology to vehicle sellers, insurance companies, banks and finance companies, charities, fleet operators, dealers, vehicle rental companies, and individuals. The company's services include online seller access, salvage estimation, estimating, end-of-life vehicle processing, transportation, vehicle inspection stations, on-demand reporting, title processing and express, loan payoff, flexible vehicle processing programs, buy it now, sales process, and dealer services. Its services also comprise services to sell vehicles through BluCar, CashForCars.com, CashForCars.ca, CashForCars.de, CashForCars.co.uk, and Cash-for-cars.ie; Copart Recycling service, which allows the public to purchase parts from salvaged and end-of-life vehicles; copart 360, a proprietary technology that captures clear 360-degree views of interiors and exteriors of cars, trucks, and vans; and membership tiers for those registering to buy vehicles through Copart.com. In addition, it provides IntelliSeller, an automated tool leveraging its vast and detailed vehicle and sales data to assist its sellers in making vital auction decisions; Purple Wave Inc., that offers wholesale construction, agriculture, and fleet remarketing services through no-reserve online auctions; non-salvage powersport vehicle remarketing services through live and online auction platforms. The company sells its products principally to licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees, used vehicle dealers, and exporters, as well as to the public. Copart, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.