OPENLANE, Inc. (OPLN) Valuation — DCF, Graham & Comparables

OPENLANE, Inc. (OPLN) — Price $35.32 — Consumer Cyclical — Auto - Dealerships — NYSE

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Valuation dashboard for OPENLANE, Inc. (OPLN) with P/E 103.88, P/B 2.58, EV/EBITDA 9.93 and dividend yield 0.00%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Cyclical companies.

OPENLANE, Inc., including its various subsidiaries, functions as a leading digital platform designed for the transaction of pre-owned vehicles, connecting buyers and sellers across major markets in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe, and the United Kingdom. The company's operations are distinctly divided into two primary segments: Marketplace and Finance. The Marketplace segment offers comprehensive digital services for both acquiring and divesting used vehicles.

Analysis Summary

OPENLANE, Inc. reported revenue of $1.93B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 7.8%. Net income reached $177.7M, with a 223.7% 5-year CAGR.

Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 41.3%, operating margin 15.7%, net margin 9.7%.

At the current price of $35.32, OPLN trades at a P/E of 103.88 and an ROE of 13.88%. Market capitalisation stands at $3.7B.

Balance sheet quality for OPLN: current ratio of 1.2. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.

Valuation Ratios

P/E Ratio103.88
Price / Book2.58
EV / EBITDA9.93
Dividend Yield0.00%

Valuation Models

DCF Fair Value$12.10
vs Current Price-65.7%

Peer Comparison

SymbolCompanyMarket CapP/EP/BROE
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$3.7B103.882.5813.9%
CARGCarGurus, Inc.$3.0B16.0510.2456.2%
VCVisteon Corporation$2.3B15.851.489.7%
DANDana Incorporated$3.5B1.58-13.3%
GEFGreif, Inc.$3.8B4.661.5633.4%
AEOAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc.$3.0B8.861.6811.4%
BKEThe Buckle, Inc.$2.2B9.794.4449.4%
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.$2.0B9.851.9420.5%

Price

Price$35.32
Market Cap$3.7B
ExchangeNYSE
CountryUS

Profitability

Return on Equity13.88%
Return on Invested Capital14.09%
Return on Assets4.01%
Gross Margin41.29%
Operating Margin15.67%
Net Margin9.67%

Related companies: AEO · BKE · CARG · DAN · DRVN · GEF · SAH

Explore sector: Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Dealerships

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