Copart, Inc.
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Copart, Inc. - overview
Established
1982
Location
Dallas, TX-Texas, US
Primary Industry
Internet
About
Copart, Inc. is a global leader in online vehicle auctions, specializing in the resale of used and salvage vehicles through innovative digital platforms. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, US, Copart, Inc. operates as an online auction platform for used and salvage vehicles.
The company was established by Yury Strachuk, who has a background in vehicle auctioning. Currently, the firm is overseen by CEO Jay Adair, along with Valerie Ozsu and Yury Strachuk. In June 2017, Copart, Inc acquired National Powersport Auctions for an undisclosed amount. Copart specializes in online vehicle auctions, offering a digital platform that allows buyers and sellers to transact efficiently.
The company provides access to a vast inventory of vehicles, ranging from damaged cars to gently used models. Its primary clientele includes dealerships, dismantlers, and individuals seeking vehicles at auction. Copart's services support various sectors, ensuring an extensive reach in the automotive market, primarily in North America and Europe. In the most recent year, 2024, Copart reported a revenue of USD 4.
24 bn, accompanied by an EBITDA of USD 1. 76 bn. The company generates income through auction fees and sales commissions from its online platform. Copart plans to enhance its digital auction capabilities by launching new software solutions designed to improve user experience and transaction efficiency.
The company aims to expand its market reach into Asia and South America by 2025, seeking to tap into emerging automotive markets. Recent funding will be strategically utilized to develop these technological advancements and support market entry initiatives, following Blum Capital Partners' full exit from its stake in Copart, Inc.
Primary Industry
Internet
Sub Industries
Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts, Search Engines, Web Applications
Website
www.copart.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Total Amount Raised
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Copart, Inc. - timeline of key events
Copart, Inc. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jul 31, 2003 | Jul 31, 2004 | Jul 31, 2005 | Jul 31, 2006 | Jul 31, 2007 | Jul 31, 2008 | Jul 31, 2009 | Jul 31, 2010 | Jul 31, 2011 | Jul 31, 2012 | Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2018 | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 347,400,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 872,246,000 | 924,191,000 | 1,046,386,000 | 1,163,489,000 | 1,146,079,000 | 1,268,449,000 | 1,447,981,000 | 1,805,695,000 | 2,041,957,000 | 2,205,583,000 | 2,692,511,000 | 3,500,921,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.0% | 13.2% | 11.2% | (1.5%) | 10.7% | 14.2% | 24.7% | 13.1% | 8.0% | 22.1% | 30.0% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 116,300,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 310,984,000 | 334,520,000 | 339,720,000 | 328,660,000 | 393,294,000 | 456,113,000 | 518,740,000 | 663,385,000 | 801,809,000 | 920,356,000 | 1,259,510,000 | 1,513,602,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 265,290,000 | 286,353,000 | 282,992,000 | 274,934,000 | 344,401,000 | 406,470,000 | 461,299,000 | 584,345,000 | 716,475,000 | 816,099,000 | 1,136,426,000 | 1,374,997,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 23.6% | 30.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% | 32.4% | 35.1% | 37.0% | 42.2% | 39.3% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 33.5% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 35.7% | 36.2% | 32.5% | 28.2% | 34.3% | 36.0% | 35.8% | 36.7% | 39.3% | 41.7% | 46.8% | 43.2% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 57,200,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 166,375,000 | 182,119,000 | 180,025,000 | 178,687,000 | 219,783,000 | 270,360,000 | 394,261,000 | 418,007,000 | 591,693,000 | 699,907,000 | 936,495,000 | 1,090,130,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 16.5% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19.1% | 19.7% | 17.2% | 15.4% | 19.2% | 21.3% | 27.2% | 23.1% | 29.0% | 31.7% | 34.8% | 31.1% | - | - | - |
Copart, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | National Powersport Auctions | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | QCSA Holdings | - | ||||||||
| PIPE | Completed | Copart, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Unspecified Exit | Completed | Copart, Inc. | - |
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Copart, Inc. - employee data
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