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
—
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$31.81
+3.01%
12-Month target
$26.38
-14.57%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$18.64
Margin of safety
-65.67%
2 Strong Buy2 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $110.80M — positive
Risks
- Thin margins at 0.09%
- 65.67% 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 $18.64.
Frequently asked questions
What is KAR Auction Services Inc's stock price?
KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) trades at $30.88, on a P/E of 35.5x and a P/S of 1.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is KAR Auction Services Inc overvalued?
KAR Auction Services Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 65/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $18.64 against the $30.88 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for KAR Auction Services Inc's growth. The Buy rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $31.81, about 3.0% above the current $30.88. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $18.64, a -65.7% margin of safety versus today's $30.88. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is KAR Auction Services Inc's revenue?
KAR Auction Services Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.90B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
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
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