A Nov. 3 headline says Copart stock looks cheap based on earnings. But the supplied facts don’t include the analysis behind that claim.
The headline is a valuation opinion, not a company announcement. Copart’s latest supplied close was US$31.63, and its P/E ratio was 19.4387. The facts don’t provide a comparison or explain how the headline reached its conclusion.
Investor takeaway: The figures show Copart’s price, earnings multiple and recent trading activity. They don’t establish whether the stock is cheap.
Copart Inc
CPRT.US
CPRT.US
Copart Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$27.91B
P/E
19.4x
52W high
$42.95
52W low
$25.72
1W change
+9.54%
Beta
1.06
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 12 analysts covering CPRT · as of Oct 5, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast CPRT stock price to rise 22.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Buy3.75 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$39.00
+22.1% Upside
Current Price
C$31.93
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (12 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on CPRT's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
35.8%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
41.8%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+31.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$35.66
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$33.13 | C$29.27 – C$37.49 |
| 60 trading days | C$34.37 | C$28.86 – C$40.94 |
| 90 trading days | C$35.66 | C$28.79 – C$44.19 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Copart’s P/E ratio: 19.4387
The headline calls Copart cheap based on earnings, but the supplied facts include no comparison with peers, historical valuations or other benchmarks to support that view.
Bull case
Copart’s supplied fundamentals include a 31.8% profit margin, 16.2% return on equity and US$1.55 in trailing-twelve-month EPS.
Bear case
The facts don’t explain how the headline assessed valuation. Copart’s latest close was also below its 200-day moving average.
What happened: a valuation headline, not a company announcement
The Nov. 3 headline, “Copart (CPRT) Stock Looks Cheap Based On Its Earnings Price,” expresses an opinion about the company’s valuation. The supplied facts include no new earnings release, company statement or details about the calculation behind the claim. They also don’t say which earnings period or comparison supports the word “cheap.” So the event to assess is the headline, not a confirmed change in Copart’s business. Investors can visit the Copart stock page, but the available facts aren’t enough to verify the valuation claim.
What the numbers show: US$31.63 close and a 19.4387 P/E
Copart’s latest supplied closing price was US$31.63, and its P/E ratio was 19.4387. The supplied data also lists trailing-twelve-month EPS of US$1.55, a 31.8% profit margin and 16.2% return on equity. These figures describe earnings and profitability, but they don’t show whether the stock is inexpensive without a peer group, historical P/E range or stated valuation method.
The stock gained 5.97% in one day and 17.30% over one month, while its year-to-date performance was down 15.46%. Latest volume was 1,121,140 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 11,892,246 shares. The supplied volume ratio was 1.01x. The close was US$29.57 above the 50-day moving average and US$0.74 below the 200-day moving average.
What to watch next: the basis for the earnings comparison
The key question is which earnings measure and benchmark the headline uses. The supplied facts don’t say whether the claim relies on Copart’s reported results, an estimate, comparisons with other companies or the stock’s past valuation. No new company filing or earnings announcement is included to clarify this.
Copart’s stock page also lists analyst information, but the headline isn’t a company disclosure or a verified conclusion based on the figures provided. Until the comparison is clear, the P/E and EPS are reference points, not proof that the shares are cheap.
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