
KAR Valuation
Openlane Inc
KAR Relative Valuation
KAR's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, KAR is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Openlane Inc (KAR) is now in the Undervalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 19.40 is considered Undervalued compared with the five-year average of 24.11. The fair price of Openlane Inc (KAR) is between 25.24 to 41.92 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 25.10 USD , Openlane Inc is Undervalued By 0.55%.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
25.24-41.92
Current Price:25.10
0.55%
Undervalued
19.40
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
Trailing
Forward
15.97
EV/EBITDA
Openlane Inc. (KAR) has a current EV/EBITDA of 15.97. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 15.26. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 8.71, Undervalued between 8.71 and 11.99, Fairly Valued between 18.53 and 11.99, Overvalued between 18.53 and 21.80, and Strongly Overvalued above 21.80. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 15.97 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
22.20
EV/EBIT
Openlane Inc. (KAR) has a current EV/EBIT of 22.20. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 23.11. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 4.55, Undervalued between 4.55 and 13.83, Fairly Valued between 32.39 and 13.83, Overvalued between 32.39 and 41.67, and Strongly Overvalued above 41.67. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 22.20 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
24.94
PS
Openlane Inc. (KAR) has a current PS of 24.94. The 5-year average PS is 1.20. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -2.60, Undervalued between -2.60 and -0.70, Fairly Valued between 3.10 and -0.70, Overvalued between 3.10 and 5.01, and Strongly Overvalued above 5.01. The current Forward PS of 24.94 falls within the Strongly Overvalued range.
9.60
P/OCF
Openlane Inc. (KAR) has a current P/OCF of 9.60. The 5-year average P/OCF is 3.00. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -21.90, Undervalued between -21.90 and -9.45, Fairly Valued between 15.45 and -9.45, Overvalued between 15.45 and 27.90, and Strongly Overvalued above 27.90. The current Forward P/OCF of 9.60 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
8.54
P/FCF
Openlane Inc. (KAR) has a current P/FCF of 8.54. The 5-year average P/FCF is 6.14. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -0.24, Undervalued between -0.24 and 2.95, Fairly Valued between 9.33 and 2.95, Overvalued between 9.33 and 12.52, and Strongly Overvalued above 12.52. The current Forward P/FCF of 8.54 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
Openlane Inc (KAR) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 1.86. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 1.41 , the current P/B ratio is approximately 32.13% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 1.35, the current P/B ratio is about 37.65% higher. Openlane Inc (KAR) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 0.09%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 1.19%, the current FCF yield is approximately -92.25% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 4.68% , the current FCF yield is about -98.03% lower.
1.86
P/B
Median3y
1.41
Median5y
1.35
0.09
FCF Yield
Median3y
1.19
Median5y
4.68
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for KAR's competitors is 16.35, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Openlane Inc Corp (KAR) exhibits a P/S ratio of 24.94, which is 52.55% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 11.15%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of KAR increased by 24.26% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an increase in Margin Expansion from 6.33 to 9.61.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed 11.15%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of KAR in the past 1 year is driven by Margin Expansion. Which is more sustainable.
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FAQ
Is Openlane Inc (KAR) currently overvalued or undervalued?
Openlane Inc (KAR) is now in the Undervalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 19.40 is considered Undervalued compared with the five-year average of 24.11. The fair price of Openlane Inc (KAR) is between 25.24 to 41.92 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 25.10 USD , Openlane Inc is Undervalued By 0.55% .







