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CopartCPRT -2.40%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Apr. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates CPRT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Business Services companies, Copart ranks better than 99.9% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Copart's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CPRT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.92
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Copart was 0.92. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.16.
CPRT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.9% of 955
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs CPRT: 0.01
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Copart Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Copart Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Copart's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Copart's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Copart's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Copart's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Copart and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Copart's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #1 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Copart's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Copart's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.92. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Copart's value of 0.01 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Copart ranks #1 out of 955 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 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copart's Debt-to-Equity compare to ULS and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #1 out of 955 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Copart in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Copart's value of 0.01 is 97% below this benchmark. Historically, Copart's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Copart has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 955 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Copart's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Copart and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Copart's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 0.16. 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 $57.15, compared to a current price of $27.61 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 97% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Copart's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Copart (CPRT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 $27.61 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.15.
GuruFocus considers Copart to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CPRT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (94% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: $57.15 vs. price of $27.61 (51.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97% below the Business Services median (#1 of 955)
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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