CopartCPRT -2.88%82 Forward PE Ratio is 16.36 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates CPRT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Business Services companies, Copart ranks worse than 67.07% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Copart Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Copart Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Copart's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Copart Forward PE Ratio Chart
Copart Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
21.83
22.03
26.88
31.25
35.09
38.46
26.74
32.79
31.45
26.94
Copart Quarterly Data
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2025-07
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Forward PE Ratio
15.13
19.27
21.83
21.37
22.83
21.32
22.03
24.75
28.90
25.84
26.88
21.51
22.57
27.70
31.25
29.76
36.76
26.32
35.09
35.84
33.33
35.46
38.46
38.31
28.74
24.21
26.74
23.04
26.60
30.21
32.79
30.03
32.47
34.25
31.45
33.43
36.96
34.10
26.94
26.24
24.39
19.67
CPRT vs ULS, GPN, ARMK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Copart's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Copart's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Copart's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Copart (CPRT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.36 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Copart and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #279 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Copart's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Copart's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.36. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.58. Copart's value of 16.36 is 30.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Copart ranks #279 out of 416 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to ULS and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #279 out of 416 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Copart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.58. Copart's value of 16.36 is 30.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 12.58, based on 416 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Copart's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.36 is 30.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Copart and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Copart's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.36. 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 $57.05, compared to a current price of $27.52 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.36 and 30.1% above the Business Services industry median of 12.58. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Copart (CPRT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.36 as of Jul. 11, 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 $27.52 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.05.
GuruFocus considers Copart to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CPRT:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.36
GF Value™: $57.05 vs. price of $27.52 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% above the Business Services median (#279 of 416)
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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