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CPRT Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

17.6%

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and the current 17.6% means CPRT earns $0.176 per dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

62th percentile

CPRT

17.6%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

16.9%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and the current 17.6% means CPRT earns $0.176 per dollar of equity.

This sits above the sector median of 13.4%, placing the company in the 62nd percentile among peers. The trend direction is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no momentum can be inferred. The above-median level suggests solid profitability relative to peers, but the absence of trend data leaves uncertainty about whether performance is improving or deteriorating. This combination of a strong level with an unknown trend implies modest investment risk and no clear opportunity from this metric alone. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because it confirms competitive profitability without providing evidence of a directional edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about CPRT?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are CPRT's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.