Copart Inc. (CPRT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Copart Inc. (CPRT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $52.81 per share. At $29.15 on Oct 26, 2026, the stock trades 45% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 15.5% a year to $4.6B, with an average return on invested capital of 28.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$52.81
Share price (Oct 26, 2026)
$29.15
Price vs Graham value
45% below
Market cap
$28.5B
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.6B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
15.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
28.6%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$1.2B

CPRT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $4.6B $1.6B $1.59 $1.2B 36.5% 21.7%
FY2024 $4.2B $1.4B $1.40 $961.6M 37.1% 21.3%
FY2023 $3.9B $1.2B $1.28 $847.6M 38.4% 27.2%
FY2022 $3.5B $1.1B $1.13 $839.2M 39.3% 34.1%
FY2021 $2.7B $936.5M $0.97 $527.9M 42.2% 34.0%
FY2020 $2.2B $699.9M $0.73 $325.9M 37.0% 32.4%
FY2019 $2.0B $591.7M $0.61 $272.8M 35.1% 32.5%
FY2018 $1.8B $417.9M $0.43 $247.2M 32.4% 27.6%
FY2017 $1.4B $394.2M $0.41 $319.9M 31.9% 31.5%
FY2016 $1.3B $270.4M $0.28 $158.6M 32.0% 23.5%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Copart is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 15.5% annually over the past decade.

Copart has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 28.6% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Copart has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Copart is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $52.81 per share.

CPRT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Copart Inc. (CPRT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CPRT's intrinsic value is about $52.81 per share.

Is CPRT stock undervalued?

At $29.15 (close on Oct 26, 2026), CPRT trades 45% below its Graham value of $52.81. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Copart Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $1.3B in fiscal 2016 to $4.6B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 15.5%. Net income was $1.6B in fiscal 2025.

Does Copart Inc. generate free cash flow?

Copart Inc. generated $1.2B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CPRT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 28.6%, and average return on equity was 29.6%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CPRT data come from?

From Copart Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 29, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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