Copart Inc (CPRT)vsGlobal Payments Inc (GPN)
CPRT
Copart Inc
$31.06
-2.72%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.83B
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$98.00
-1.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $22.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Global Payments Inc generates 119% more annual revenue ($10.21B vs $4.67B). CPRT leads profitability with a 31.8% profit margin vs -9.2%. GPN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.20. GPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
CPRT
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
GPN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.1%
Fair Value
$165.55
Current Price
$31.06
$134.49 discount
Margin of Safety
+49.1%
Fair Value
$141.90
Current Price
$98.00
$43.90 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 68.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
2.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 15.0%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -4.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 95.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 31.8% and operating margin at 32.0%.
Bull Case : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 68.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CPRT
The primary concerns for CPRT are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. A P/E of 40.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
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 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
GPN is growing revenue faster at 68.6% — sustainability is the question.
GPN generates stronger free cash flow (427M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GPN scores higher overall (61/100 vs 60/100) and 68.6% revenue growth. CPRT offers better value entry with a 76.1% 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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