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CopartCPRT +4.42%86 Cash-to-Debt is 45.10 as of Apr. 2026, which is 2312% above its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates CPRT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Copart ranks better than 87.57% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Copart's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 45.10.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Copartcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Copart's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CPRT'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 1.87 Max: 53.07
Current: 45.1
During the past 13 years, Copart's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 53.07. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.87.
CPRT's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 87.57% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.135
vs CPRT: 45.10
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Copart Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Copart Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Copart's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Copart's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Copart Cash-to-Debt vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Copart's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Copart's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Copart (CPRT) has a Cash-to-Debt of 45.10 as of Apr. 2026. This is 2312% above median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, Copart's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.18 to 53.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #133 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Copart's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Copart's current Cash-to-Debt of 45.10 is 2312% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 53.07. The Business Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. Copart's value of 45.10 is 3873.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Copart ranks #133 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Copart has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copart's Cash-to-Debt compare to GPN and ARMK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #133 out of 1070 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Copart in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. Copart's value of 45.10 is 3873.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Copart's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.18 to 53.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Copart has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Business Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Business Services companies is 1.14, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Copart's current Cash-to-Debt of 45.10 is 3873.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Copart's current Cash-to-Debt is 45.10, which is 2312% above median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Copart stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copart (CPRT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.53, compared to a current price of $33.58 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 45.10, which is 2312% above median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 3873.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.14. Copart's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Copart (CPRT), the current Cash-to-Debt is 45.10 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Copart (CPRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copart stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.58 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.53.
GuruFocus considers Copart to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CPRT:
Cash-to-Debt: 45.10 (2312% above median its 10-year median of 1.87)
GF Value™: $57.53 vs. price of $33.58 (41.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3873.6% above the Business Services median (#133 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Dallas, Copart operates a global online salvage vehicle auction with operations in 11 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, facilitating over 4 million transactions annually. The company utilizes its virtual bidding platform, VB3, to connect vehicle sellers with over 750,000 registered buyers around the world. Buyers primarily consist of vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, individuals and used vehicle retailers. About 80% of Copart's vehicle volume is supplied by auto insurance companies holding vehicles deemed a total loss. Copart also offers services such as vehicle transportation, storage, title transfer, and salvage value estimation. The company primarily operates on a consignment basis and collects fees based on the vehicle's final selling price.
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