Copart (HAM:CO6) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Copart Beneish M-Score?

Copart HAM:CO6 +0.31% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CO6 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.02. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Copart ranks worse than 50.39% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Copart's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:CO6' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.88
Current: -2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Copart was -1.88. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.47.


Copart Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Copart's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Copart Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.32 -2.09 -2.47 -2.44 -2.71

Copart Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.80 -2.71 -2.70 -2.68 -2.55

HAM:CO6 vs GPN, ULS, ARMK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Copart's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Copart's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Copart's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Copart Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Copart for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0771+0.528 * 0.9775+0.404 * 0.9749+0.892 * 0.9359+0.115 * 1.0346
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0291+4.679 * -0.015989-0.327 * 1.0352
=-2.58

* 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.

This Year (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €680 Mil.
Revenue was 1057.691 + 954.545 + 992.171 + 964.208 = €3,969 Mil.
Gross Profit was 489.572 + 419.383 + 461.281 + 436.828 = €1,807 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,460 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,250 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,252 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €191 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €356 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €586 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €66 Mil.
Net Income was 344.053 + 298.473 + 346.79 + 339.675 = €1,329 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.856 + 2.002 + 2.512 + 13.693 = €17 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 499.489 + 108.503 + 459.782 + 375.774 = €1,444 Mil.
Total Receivables was €674 Mil.
Revenue was 1078.427 + 1123.763 + 1052.789 + 985.617 = €4,241 Mil.
Gross Profit was 491.518 + 507.684 + 470.112 + 418.197 = €1,888 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,770 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,608 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,264 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €198 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €369 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €585 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €72 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(679.89 / 3968.615) / (674.48 / 4240.596)
=0.171317 / 0.159053
=1.0771

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1887.511 / 4240.596) / (1807.064 / 3968.615)
=0.445105 / 0.455339
=0.9775

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (4460.255 + 3252.41) / 8249.926) / (1 - (4769.647 + 3263.581) / 8608.278)
=0.065123 / 0.066802
=0.9749

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=3968.615 / 4240.596
=0.9359

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(198.395 / (198.395 + 3263.581)) / (190.718 / (190.718 + 3252.41))
=0.057307 / 0.055391
=1.0346

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(355.755 / 3968.615) / (369.372 / 4240.596)
=0.089642 / 0.087104
=1.0291

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((66.084 + 585.896) / 8249.926) / ((72.329 + 584.847) / 8608.278)
=0.079029 / 0.076342
=1.0352

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(1328.991 - 17.351 - 1443.548) / 8249.926
=-0.015989

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Copart has a M-score of -2.58 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 mean?
Copart (HAM:CO6) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Copart and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #514 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Copart's Beneish M-Score too high?
Copart's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, Copart ranks #514 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Copart has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copart's Beneish M-Score compare to GPN and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Copart ranks #514 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Copart in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Copart and its competitors. Copart's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. 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?
Copart (HAM:CO6) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.55. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.02, compared to a current price of €25.83 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Copart (HAM:CO6), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jun. 27, 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 (HAM:CO6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copart stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €25.83 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.02.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CO6:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: €48.02 vs. price of €25.83 (46.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CO6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Copart Business Description

Address 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
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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