Copart Inc (CPRT)vsGlobal Payments Inc (GPN)
CPRT
Copart Inc
$29.40
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.96B
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$88.25
+2.39%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $23.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Global Payments Inc generates 91% more annual revenue ($8.86B vs $4.64B). CPRT leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs -8.0%. GPN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.24. GPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CPRT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
GPN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.7%
Fair Value
$169.78
Current Price
$29.40
$140.38 discount
Margin of Safety
+40.2%
Fair Value
$120.72
Current Price
$88.25
$32.47 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 63.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
2.1% revenue growth
2.3% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 59.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CPRT
The strongest argument for CPRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 37.5%.
Bull Case : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 63.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CPRT
The primary concerns for CPRT are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPRT profiles as a value stock while GPN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CPRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
GPN is growing revenue faster at 63.1% — sustainability is the question.
CPRT generates stronger free cash flow (503M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GPN scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100) and 63.1% revenue growth. CPRT offers better value entry with a 76.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Copart Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Copart, Inc. or simply Copart is a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services to automotive resellers such as insurance, rental car, fleet and finance companies in 11 countries: the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, Ireland, Brazil, Spain, Dubai, Bahrain, Oman and Finland.
Global Payments Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Global Payments Inc. is an American company providing financial technology services globally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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