Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Copart's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 936 Mil.
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
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Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
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Copart Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Copart's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.
What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 936 Mil mean?
Copart (STU:CO6) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 936 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Copart and its competitors.
Is Copart's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Copart's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 936 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to GPN and ULS?
Copart's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 936 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Business Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Copart and its competitors. Copart's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 936 Mil. 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 (STU:CO6) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.90, compared to a current price of €26.40 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 936 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Copart (STU:CO6), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 936 Mil 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 (STU:CO6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copart stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.40 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €49.90.
GuruFocus considers Copart to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CO6:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 936 Mil
GF Value™: €49.90 vs. price of €26.40 (47.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CO6 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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