Is CPRT a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, COPART INC (CPRT) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 45.0/100. It is ranked #2,639 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 43/100, Momentum 24/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for CPRT?

COPART INC (CPRT) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 45.0 ranks it #2,639 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is CPRT in?

COPART INC operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $31.81 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does CPRT pay a dividend?

CPRT does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is CPRT's P/E ratio?

CPRT has a trailing P/E ratio of 20.66x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is CPRT?

CPRT's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 58.4%. ROE: 15.8% vs sector average 6.2%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is CPRT valued compared to peers?

CPRT's value factor score is 43/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 20.7x, EV/EBITDA 18.8x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is CPRT's debt level?

CPRT's debt-to-equity ratio is 8%. Sector average: 89%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

CPRT has a beta of 0.57, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 75/100.

Does CPRT have high short interest?

CPRT's short interest factor score is 66/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

CPRT Stock Analysis: Reduce (Score 45.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
CPRT	-0.70%	-1.92%	-9.78%	-16.32%	-44.15%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.63%	-5.52%	-10.11%	-15.96%	-73.68%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.83%	-6.30%	-8.42%	-10.86%	-4.23%	-	-	-

Metric	CPRT	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	20.7x	-16%
EV/EBITDA	18.8x	+283%
Price / Book	3.3x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	43.1x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.7x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	79.0x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	113.9x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	106.3x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.7x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.1x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.6x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	35.4x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.6x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS
CPRT COPART INC	45	50	43	24	20.7x	15.8%	58.4%	33.2%	-2.2%	8.0x	$31.8B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.6%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
Operating Margin %	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
EBITDA Margin %	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
Net Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	19.6%	14.8%	13.4%	13.7%	22.1%
ROE %	0.2%	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
ROIC %	13.7%	3.1%	14.6%	16.5%	19.6%	23.5%	31.2%	26.8%	28.4%	27.1%	24.0%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.6%

0.5%

0.6%

0.4%

Operating Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

0.4%

0.3%

EBITDA Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

0.4%

0.5%

0.4%

Net Margin %

0.3%

0.2%

0.3%

FCF Margin %

19.6%

14.8%

13.4%

13.7%

22.1%

ROE %

0.2%

0.0%

0.2%

0.3%

0.4%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.2%

ROIC %

13.7%

3.1%

14.6%

16.5%

19.6%

23.5%

31.2%

26.8%

28.4%

27.1%

24.0%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$4.7B	$4.6B	$4.2B	$3.9B	$3.5B	$2.7B	$2.2B	$2.0B	$1.8B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$1.1B
	—	$1.9B	$1.7B	$1.5B	$1.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$2.7B	$2.7B	$2.5B	$2.4B	$2.2B	$1.3B	$1.0B	$898M	$762M	$632M	$545M	$483M
Gross Margin	58.4%	58.2%	59.6%	60.8%	62.6%	49.9%	55.9%	44.0%	42.2%	43.6%	42.9%	42.2%
	—	—	—	—	—	$123M	$104M	$85M	$79M	$57M	$50M	$49M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$1.0B	$955M	$865M	$816M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.1B	$816M	$716M	$584M	$461M	$406M	$344M
EBIT	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.1B	$816M	$716M	$584M	$461M	$406M	$344M
EBITDA	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$924M	$808M	$661M	$520M	$468M	$398M
Operating Margin	36.5%	36.5%	37.1%	38.4%	39.3%	42.2%	37.0%	35.1%	32.4%	31.9%	32.0%	30.0%
EBITDA Margin	36.5%	36.5%	37.1%	38.4%	39.3%	47.0%	41.9%	39.6%	36.6%	35.9%	36.9%	34.8%
	—	—	—	—	—	$20M	$20M	$20M	$20M	$24M	$24M	$18M
	—	$1.9B	$1.7B	$1.6B	$1.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$347M	$352M	$317M	$251M	$185M	$101M	$113M	$145M	$46M	$126M	$112M
	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.2B	$1.1B	$936M	$700M	$592M	$418M	$394M	$270M	$220M
Net Margin	33.2%	33.3%	32.1%	32.0%	31.1%	34.8%	31.7%	29.0%	23.2%	27.2%	21.3%	19.2%
	$0.36	$1.61	$1.42	$1.30	$4.59	$0.99	$3.00	$2.57	$1.80	$1.72	$1.18	$1.75
Diluted EPS	$0.36	$1.59	$1.40	$1.28	$4.52	$0.99	$3.00	$2.57	$1.80	$1.72	$1.18	$1.75
Weighted Avg Basic	—	965M	961M	954M	237M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	978M	975M	967M	241M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$4.7B

$4.6B

$4.2B

$3.9B

$3.5B

$2.7B

$2.2B

$2.0B

$1.8B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$1.1B

—

$1.9B

$1.7B

$1.5B

$1.3B

—

$2.7B

$2.5B

$2.4B

$2.2B

$1.3B

$1.0B

$898M

$762M

$632M

$545M

$483M

Gross Margin

58.4%

58.2%

59.6%

60.8%

62.6%

49.9%

55.9%

44.0%

42.2%

43.6%

42.9%

42.2%

—

$123M

$104M

$85M

$79M

$57M

$50M

$49M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$1.0B

$955M

$865M

$816M

—

$1.7B

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.1B

$816M

$716M

$584M

$461M

$406M

$344M

EBIT

$1.7B

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.1B

$816M

$716M

$584M

$461M

$406M

$344M

EBITDA

$1.7B

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$924M

$808M

$661M

$520M

$468M

$398M

Operating Margin

36.5%

37.1%

38.4%

39.3%

42.2%

37.0%

35.1%

32.4%

31.9%

32.0%

30.0%

EBITDA Margin

36.5%

37.1%

38.4%

39.3%

47.0%

41.9%

39.6%

36.6%

35.9%

36.9%

34.8%

—

$20M

$24M

$18M

—

$1.9B

$1.7B

$1.6B

$1.3B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$347M

$352M

$317M

$251M

$185M

$101M

$113M

$145M

$46M

$126M

$112M

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.2B

$1.1B

$936M

$700M

$592M

$418M

$394M

$270M

$220M

Net Margin

33.2%

33.3%

32.1%

32.0%

31.1%

34.8%

31.7%

29.0%

23.2%

27.2%

21.3%

19.2%

$0.36

$1.61

$1.42

$1.30

$4.59

$0.99

$3.00

$2.57

$1.80

$1.72

$1.18

$1.75

Diluted EPS

$0.36

$1.59

$1.40

$1.28

$4.52

$0.99

$3.00

$2.57

$1.80

$1.72

$1.18

$1.75

Weighted Avg Basic

—

965M

961M

954M

237M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

978M

975M

967M

241M

—

COPART INC (CPRT) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does COPART INC Do?

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, virtual insured exchange, transportation, vehicle inspection stations, on-demand reporting, title processing and procurement, loan payoff, flexible vehicle processing programs, buy it now, member network, sales process, and dealer services. Its services also comprise services to sell vehicles through CashForCars.com; U-Pull-It service that allows buyer to remove valuable parts and sell the remaining parts and car body; copart 360, an online technology for posting vehicle images; membership tiers for those registering to buy vehicles through Copart.com; and virtual queue to secure a place in line while visiting one of its locations. The company sells its products principally to licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees, used vehicle dealers, and exporters, as well as to the public. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. COPART INC (CPRT) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Retail industry. The company is led by CEO Aaron J. Adair and employs approximately 9,500 people, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. With a market capitalization of $31.8B, CPRT is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

COPART INC (CPRT) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, COPART INC receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.0/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.CPRT ranks #2,639 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, COPART INC ranks #278 of 442 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

CPRT Stock Price and 52-Week Range

COPART INC (CPRT) currently trades at $32.86. The stock lost $0.13 (0.4%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for CPRT is $63.85, which means the stock is currently trading -48.5% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $32.98, putting the stock -0.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 5.0M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is CPRT Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

COPART INC (CPRT) carries a value factor score of 43/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 20.66x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a discount of 16%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 3.26x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.86x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, CPRT trades at 18.79x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Overall, CPRT's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

COPART INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

COPART INC (CPRT) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 15.8%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 14.6% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, COPART INC reports gross margins of 58.4%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 36.5% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 33.2%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at -2.2% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

CPRT Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

COPART INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 10.06x, indicating strong short-term liquidity.

CPRT has a beta of 0.57, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for COPART INC is 75/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

COPART INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, COPART INC reported revenue of $4.65B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36. Net income for the quarter was $1.54B. Gross margin was 58.4%. Operating income came in at $1.70B.

In Q2 2026, COPART INC reported revenue of $1.12B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36. Net income for the quarter was $350M. Gross margin was 57.4%. Revenue grew -3.6% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $389M.

In Q1 2026, COPART INC reported revenue of $1.16B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42. Net income for the quarter was $402M. Gross margin was 58.8%. Revenue grew 0.7% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $431M.

In FY 2025, COPART INC reported revenue of $4.65B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.61. Net income for the quarter was $1.55B. Gross margin was 58.2%. Revenue grew 9.7% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $1.70B.

Over the past 8 quarters, COPART INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $4.24B to $4.65B. Investors analyzing CPRT stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

CPRT Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

COPART INC (CPRT) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Retail industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Discretionary dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Discretionary stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

CPRT Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

COPART INC (CPRT) has a momentum factor score of 24/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 34/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 66/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

CPRT vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, COPART INC (CPRT) ranks #278 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places CPRT in the lower half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing CPRT against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full CPRT vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how COPART INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

CPRT Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for COPART INC (CPRT) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy CPRT? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for COPART INC suggests caution. Momentum is weak at 24/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 75/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, COPART INC (CPRT) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on CPRT stock.

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