KAR
KAR Auction Services Inc
NYSE: KAR · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
$30.88
+0.36% today
Updated 2025-12-24
Market cap
$3.28B
P/E ratio
35.49
P/S ratio
1.73x
EPS (TTM)
$0.87
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$17 – $32
Volume
0.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
65
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C5.0
Quality
C+4.0
Profitability
C4.0
Valuation
C—/9
Piotroski F-Score
—
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Altman Z-Score
—
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$31.81
+3.01%
12-Month target
$26.38
-14.57%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$22.33
Margin of safety
-38.29%
2 Strong Buy2 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $110.80M — positive
Risks
- Thin margins at 0.09%
- 38.29% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.53B | $1.65B | $1.79B | $1.93B | $1.90B |
| Net income | $241.20M | $-154.10M | $109.90M | $177.70M | $59.50M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.87 |
| Free cash flow | $-473.40M | $183.40M | $238.40M | $336.50M | $110.80M |
| Profit margin | 15.77% | -9.37% | 6.14% | 9.19% | 0.09% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
KAR Auction Services Inc trades at $30.88. representing a P/E of 35.49x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 65/100 indicates the stock is good. TTM revenue stands at $1.90B. with profit margins at 0.09%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $22.33.
Frequently asked questions
What is KAR Auction Services Inc's stock price?
KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) trades at $30.88.
Is KAR Auction Services Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 65/100 (Grade B, Buy). DCF value $22.33.
What is the price target of KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR)?
The analyst target price is $31.81, representing +3.0% upside from the current price of $30.88.
What is the intrinsic value of KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $22.33, a -38.3% margin of safety versus $30.88.
What is KAR Auction Services Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.90B.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.73x
ROE0.09%
Beta1.25
50D MA$27.34
200D MA$25.29
Shares out0.11B
Float0.10B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.9M
Performance
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