Is ORLY a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 46.9/100. It is ranked #1,285 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 75/100, Value 58/100, Momentum 23/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for ORLY?

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 46.9 ranks it #1,285 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is ORLY in?

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $77.06 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does ORLY pay a dividend?

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

What is ORLY's P/E ratio?

ORLY has a trailing P/E ratio of 29.97x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is ORLY?

ORLY's quality factor score is 75/100. Gross margin: 51.5%. ROE: -240.4% vs sector average 6.2%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is ORLY valued compared to peers?

ORLY's value factor score is 58/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 30.0x, EV/EBITDA 22.1x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is ORLY's debt level?

ORLY's debt-to-equity ratio is -890%. Sector average: 89%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

ORLY has a beta of 0.02, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 47/100.

Does ORLY have high short interest?

ORLY's short interest factor score is 23/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

ORLY Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 46.9/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
ORLY	-1.47%	+1.74%	-1.79%	+1.97%	-93.23%	-	-	-
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	-1.41%	-1.86%	-2.13%	+2.33%	-122.75%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.61%	-2.64%	-0.44%	+7.43%	-53.31%	-	-	-

Metric	ORLY	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	30.0x	+22%
EV/EBITDA	22.1x	+350%
Price / Book	-72.1x

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
ORLY O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC	47	75	58	23	30.0x	-240.4%	51.5%	14.6%	10.2%	-890.0x	$77.1B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-2.0%	-	-	-	-	-	20.4%	10.6%	12.8%	10.4%	11.4%
ROE %	-340.4%	-332.5%	-174.1%	-134.9%	-204.8%	-3,258.9%	12.5%	3.5%	3.7%	1.7%	0.6%
ROA %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	39.8%	-	-	-	-	-	34.6%	25.7%	38.3%	38.0%	39.9%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-2.0%

20.4%

10.6%

12.8%

10.4%

11.4%

ROE %

-340.4%

-332.5%

-174.1%

-134.9%

-204.8%

-3,258.9%

12.5%

3.5%

3.7%

1.7%

0.6%

ROA %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROIC %

39.8%

34.6%

25.7%

38.3%

38.0%

39.9%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$17.7B	$17.8B	$16.7B	$15.8B	$14.4B	$13.3B	$11.6B	$10.1B	$9.5B	$9.0B	$8.6B	$8.0B
	—	$8.6B	$8.2B	$7.7B	$7.0B	$6.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$9.1B	$9.2B	$8.6B	$8.1B	$7.4B	$7.0B	$6.1B	$5.4B	$5.0B	$4.7B	$4.5B	$4.2B
Gross Margin	51.5%	51.6%	51.2%	51.3%	51.2%	52.7%	52.4%	53.1%	52.8%	52.6%	52.5%	52.3%
	—	$5.7B	$5.3B	$4.9B	$4.4B	$4.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$319M	$275M	$262M	$237M	$220M	$212M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$5.7B	$5.3B	$4.9B	$4.4B	$4.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$3.5B	$3.5B	$3.3B	$3.2B	$3.0B	$2.9B	$2.4B	$1.9B	$1.8B	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.5B
EBIT	$3.5B	$3.5B	$3.3B	$3.2B	$3.0B	$2.9B	$2.4B	$1.9B	$1.8B	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.5B
EBITDA	$3.5B	$3.5B	$3.3B	$3.2B	$3.0B	$2.9B	$2.7B	$2.2B	$2.1B	$2.0B	$1.9B	$1.7B
Operating Margin	19.9%	19.5%	19.5%	20.2%	20.5%	21.9%	20.8%	18.9%	19.0%	19.2%	19.8%	19.0%
EBITDA Margin	19.9%	19.5%	19.5%	20.2%	20.5%	21.9%	23.6%	21.7%	21.8%	21.9%	22.4%	21.7%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$161M	$140M	$122M	$91M	$71M	$57M
	—	$3.2B	$3.0B	$3.0B	$2.8B	$2.8B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$702M	$658M	$658M	$626M	$617M	$514M	$399M	$370M	$504M	$600M	$529M
	$2.6B	$2.5B	$2.4B	$2.3B	$2.2B	$2.2B	$1.8B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$1.1B	$1.0B	$931M
Net Margin	14.6%	14.3%	14.3%	14.8%	15.1%	16.2%	15.1%	13.7%	13.9%	12.6%	12.1%	11.7%
	$2.98	$2.98	$40.91	$38.80	$33.75	$31.39	$23.74	$18.07	$16.27	$12.82	$10.87	$9.32
Diluted EPS	$2.98	$2.97	$40.66	$38.47	$33.44	$31.10	$23.74	$18.07	$16.27	$12.82	$10.87	$9.32
Weighted Avg Basic	—	851M	58M	60M	64M	69M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	856M	59M	61M	65M	70M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$17.7B

$17.8B

$16.7B

$15.8B

$14.4B

$13.3B

$11.6B

$10.1B

$9.5B

$9.0B

$8.6B

$8.0B

—

$8.6B

$8.2B

$7.7B

$7.0B

$6.3B

—

$9.1B

$9.2B

$8.6B

$8.1B

$7.4B

$7.0B

$6.1B

$5.4B

$5.0B

$4.7B

$4.5B

$4.2B

Gross Margin

51.5%

51.6%

51.2%

51.3%

51.2%

52.7%

52.4%

53.1%

52.8%

52.6%

52.5%

52.3%

—

$5.7B

$5.3B

$4.9B

$4.4B

$4.1B

—

Depreciation

—

$319M

$275M

$262M

$237M

$220M

$212M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$5.7B

$5.3B

$4.9B

$4.4B

$4.1B

—

$3.5B

$3.3B

$3.2B

$3.0B

$2.9B

$2.4B

$1.9B

$1.8B

$1.7B

$1.5B

EBIT

$3.5B

$3.3B

$3.2B

$3.0B

$2.9B

$2.4B

$1.9B

$1.8B

$1.7B

$1.5B

EBITDA

$3.5B

$3.3B

$3.2B

$3.0B

$2.9B

$2.7B

$2.2B

$2.1B

$2.0B

$1.9B

$1.7B

Operating Margin

19.9%

19.5%

20.2%

20.5%

21.9%

20.8%

18.9%

19.0%

19.2%

19.8%

19.0%

EBITDA Margin

19.9%

19.5%

20.2%

20.5%

21.9%

23.6%

21.7%

21.8%

21.9%

22.4%

21.7%

—

$161M

$140M

$122M

$91M

$71M

$57M

—

$3.2B

$3.0B

$2.8B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$702M

$658M

$626M

$617M

$514M

$399M

$370M

$504M

$600M

$529M

$2.6B

$2.5B

$2.4B

$2.3B

$2.2B

$1.8B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$1.1B

$1.0B

$931M

Net Margin

14.6%

14.3%

14.8%

15.1%

16.2%

15.1%

13.7%

13.9%

12.6%

12.1%

11.7%

$2.98

$40.91

$38.80

$33.75

$31.39

$23.74

$18.07

$16.27

$12.82

$10.87

$9.32

Diluted EPS

$2.98

$2.97

$40.66

$38.47

$33.44

$31.10

$23.74

$18.07

$16.27

$12.82

$10.87

$9.32

Weighted Avg Basic

—

851M

58M

60M

64M

69M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

856M

59M

61M

65M

70M

—

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC Do?

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer and supplier of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United States. The company provides new and remanufactured automotive hard parts and maintenance items, such as alternators, batteries, brake system components, belts, chassis parts, driveline parts, engine parts, fuel pumps, hoses, starters, temperature control, water pumps, antifreeze, appearance products, engine additives, filters, fluids, lighting products, and oil and wiper blades; and accessories, including floor mats, seat covers, and truck accessories. Its stores offer auto body paint and related materials, automotive tools, and professional service provider service equipment. The company's stores also provide enhanced services and programs comprising used oil, oil filter, and battery recycling; battery, wiper, and bulb replacement; battery diagnostic testing; electrical and module testing; check engine light code extraction; loaner tool program; drum and rotor resurfacing; custom hydraulic hoses; and professional paint shop mixing and related materials. Its stores offer do-it-yourself and professional service provider customers a selection of products for domestic and imported automobiles, vans, and trucks. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated 5,759 stores in the United States, and 25 stores in Mexico. O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Retail industry. The company is led by CEO Gregory D. Johnson and employs approximately 87,700 people, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. With a market capitalization of $77.1B, ORLY is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 46.9/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.ORLY ranks #1,285 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC ranks #98 of 442 stocks, placing it in the top quartile 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%).

ORLY Stock Price and 52-Week Range

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) currently trades at $93.16. The stock lost $1.24 (1.3%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for ORLY is $1458.37, which means the stock is currently trading -93.6% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $86.94, putting the stock 7.2% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 4.4M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is ORLY Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) carries a value factor score of 58/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 29.97x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a premium of 22%. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.39x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, ORLY trades at 22.07x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Overall, ORLY'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.

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) earns a quality factor score of 75/100, reflecting elite profitability and capital efficiency that places it among the highest-quality businesses in the market. The return on equity (ROE) is -240.4%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 15.7% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC reports gross margins of 51.5%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 19.9% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 14.6%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at 10.2% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. These metrics collectively paint a picture of a highly profitable business with durable competitive advantages.

ORLY Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of -890.0%, 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 0.77x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $7.96B. Cash and equivalents stand at $205M.

ORLY has a beta of 0.02, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC is 47/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC reported revenue of $17.73B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.98. Net income for the quarter was $2.60B. Gross margin was 51.5%. Operating income came in at $3.53B.

In FY 2025, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC reported revenue of $17.78B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.98. Net income for the quarter was $2.54B. Gross margin was 51.6%. Revenue grew 6.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $3.46B.

In Q3 2025, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC reported revenue of $4.71B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86. Net income for the quarter was $726M. Gross margin was 51.8%. Revenue grew 7.8% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $976M.

In Q2 2025, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC reported revenue of $4.53B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78. Net income for the quarter was $669M. Gross margin was 51.4%. Revenue grew 5.9% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $914M.

Over the past 8 quarters, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $4.27B to $17.73B. Investors analyzing ORLY stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

ORLY Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) 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.

ORLY Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) has a momentum factor score of 23/100, 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 29/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 23/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

ORLY vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) ranks #98 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places ORLY in the top quartile 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 ORLY against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full ORLY vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

ORLY Next Earnings Date

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

Should You Buy ORLY? — Investment Thesis Summary

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 75/100 indicates above-average profitability and business fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 23/100, a headwind for near-term performance.

In summary, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 46.9/100 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 ORLY stock.

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