Copart (CPRT) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Copart (CPRT): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Commercial & Professional Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Copart (CPRT)
Profile Item	CPRT
Name	Copart, Inc.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Industrials
GICS Industry Group	Commercial & Professional Services
GICS Industry	Commercial Services & Supplies
GICS Sub-Industry	Diversified Support Services
Market Capitalization	29.60 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	March 17, 1994
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CPRT

GSPC

Copart (CPRT) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Copart (CPRT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Copart (CPRT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Copart (CPRT) metric values compared with Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPRT	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	-20.18%	10.68%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	-11.53%	12.68%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-3.48%	3.62%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CPRT

GSPC

Copart (CPRT) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Copart (CPRT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Copart (CPRT) metric values compared with Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPRT	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	32.98%	42.02%
Beta (5Y)	0.97	0.79
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-58.85%	-54.59%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. CPRT is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Copart (CPRT) metric values compared with Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPRT	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.74	0.19
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-1.08	0.27

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Copart (CPRT) posts ROE of 16.16%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

16.16%

Group distribution

Max: 47.06%
Q3: 25.43%
CPRT: 16.16%
Median: 14.11%
Q1: 3.92%
Min: -20.15%

Largest peers

RELX: 131.86%
ADP: 78.94%
CTAS: 41.38%
WM: 31.68%
RSG: 18.48%
CPRT: 16.16%
TRI: 14.11%

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on ROE within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Copart (CPRT) keeps 31.81% of revenue as net profit on net margin, above the industry benchmark range. That is unusually strong bottom-line conversion, though tax effects, asset sales, or other one-off gains should be checked before treating it as durable.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

31.81%

Group distribution

CPRT: 31.81%
Max: 23.28%
Q3: 11.35%
Median: 5.65%
Q1: 0.87%
Min: -8.60%

Largest peers

CPRT: 31.81%
RELX: 23.27%
ADP: 20.33%
TRI: 19.69%
CTAS: 17.82%
RSG: 12.92%
WM: 11.78%

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on net margin within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Copart (CPRT) turns 32.01% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

32.01%

Group distribution

Max: 38.50%
CPRT: 32.01%
Q3: 18.84%
Median: 10.40%
Q1: 5.59%
Min: -12.00%

Largest peers

CPRT: 32.01%
RELX: 32.01%
ADP: 26.73%
CTAS: 24.10%
TRI: 21.93%
RSG: 20.29%
WM: 19.08%

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on operating margin within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Copart (CPRT) metric values compared with Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPRT	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	16.16%	14.11%
ROA (TTM)	10.27%	5.83%
Net Margin (TTM)	31.81%	5.65%
Operating Margin (TTM)	32.01%	10.40%
Gross Margin (TTM)	45.29%	36.58%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Copart (CPRT) grew revenue 0.41%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

Copart (CPRT): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Copart (CPRT) grew earnings per share -2.52%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Copart (CPRT): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Copart (CPRT) metric values compared with Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPRT	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	0.41%	6.05%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	6.44%	6.33%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-2.52%	5.05%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	6.59%	9.63%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Copart (CPRT) has current ratio of 7.91, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

7.91

Group distribution

CPRT: 7.91
Max: 3.63
Q3: 2.14
Median: 1.55
Q1: 1.09
Min: 0.45

Largest peers

CPRT: 7.91
CTAS: 1.45
TRI: 1.08
ADP: 1.03
WM: 0.82
RSG: 0.75
RELX: 0.45

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on current ratio within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Copart (CPRT) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

0.01

Group distribution

Max: 2.37
Q3: 1.25
Median: 0.88
Q1: 0.35
CPRT: 0.01
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

RELX: 7.10
WM: 2.37
RSG: 1.17
ADP: 1.10
CTAS: 0.52
TRI: 0.36
CPRT: 0.01

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Copart (CPRT) metric values compared with Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPRT	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	7.91	1.55
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.01	0.88
Net Debt / EBITDA	-2.36	2.51

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Copart (CPRT) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 4.33%
Q3: 1.80%
Median: 0.60%
CPRT: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

ADP: 2.21%
TRI: 2.18%
RELX: 1.66%
WM: 1.52%
RSG: 1.02%
CTAS: 0.83%
CPRT: 0.00%

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on dividend yield within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Copart (CPRT) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 99.58%
Q3: 41.99%
Median: 17.27%
CPRT: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -17.94%

Largest peers

TRI: 79.09%
ADP: 60.28%
RELX: 53.59%
WM: 48.03%
CTAS: 36.88%
RSG: 35.25%
CPRT: 0.00%

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on payout ratio within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Copart (CPRT) metric values compared with Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPRT	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.60%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	17.27%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Copart (CPRT) trades at P/E ratio of 20.61, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

20.61

Group distribution

Max: 49.47
Q3: 33.76
Median: 24.16
CPRT: 20.61
Q1: 16.01
Min: 1.89

Largest peers

CTAS: 43.86
TRI: 34.53
RSG: 34.19
WM: 31.01
ADP: 26.89
RELX: 24.05
CPRT: 20.61

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on P/E ratio within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Copart (CPRT) trades at 6.34 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

6.34

Group distribution

Max: 7.17
CPRT: 6.34
Q3: 3.35
Median: 1.33
Q1: 0.69
Min: 0.11

Largest peers

CTAS: 7.64
RELX: 7.17
CPRT: 6.34
TRI: 6.09
ADP: 5.38
RSG: 4.36
WM: 3.60

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on P/S ratio within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Copart (CPRT) trades at 3.25 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

CPRT

Commercial & Professional Services industry group

3.25

Group distribution

Max: 11.25
Q3: 6.08
CPRT: 3.25
Median: 2.92
Q1: 1.55
Min: -2.78

Largest peers

RELX: 169.44
ADP: 23.57
CTAS: 17.07
WM: 9.52
RSG: 6.15
TRI: 4.35
CPRT: 3.25

Where Copart (CPRT) stands on P/B ratio within its Commercial & Professional Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Copart (CPRT) metric values compared with Commercial & Professional Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPRT	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	20.61	24.16
P/S Ratio (TTM)	6.34	1.33
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	3.25	2.92
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.99%	5.35%