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CopartCPRT -2.40%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.19 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 22.43. 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 902 Business Services companies, Copart ranks worse than 70.73% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Copart's enterprise value is $21,472 Mil.
Copart's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,919 Mil. Therefore, Copart's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Copart's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CPRT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.07 Med: 22.43 Max: 32.69
Current: 11.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Copart was 32.69. The lowest was 11.07. And the median was 22.43.
CPRT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.73% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.775
vs CPRT: 11.19
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-17), Copart's stock price is $27.61.
Copart's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.610. Therefore, Copart's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.15.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Copart (NAS:CPRT) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Copart's share price for today is $27.61.
Copart's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.610.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Copart's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Copart's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Copart's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Copart's current Enterprise Value is $21,472 Mil.
Copart's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,919 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 11.19 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Copart. This is 50% below median its historical median of 22.43. Over the past decade, Copart's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.07 to 32.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #638 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Copart's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Copart's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.19 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 22.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.07 to a high of 32.69. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. Copart's value of 11.19 is 43.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Copart ranks #638 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to ULS and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #638 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Copart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. Copart's value of 11.19 is 43.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Copart's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.07 to 32.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.43 vs. the industry median of 7.78, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.78, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Copart's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.19 is 43.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Copart. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Copart's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.19, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 22.43. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.19, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 22.43 and 43.9% above the Business Services industry median of 7.78. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Copart (CPRT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.19 as of Jul. 17, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.19 (50% below median its 10-year median of 22.43)
GF Value™: $57.15 vs. price of $27.61 (51.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% above the Business Services median (#638 of 902)
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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