OPENLANE INC (OPLN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:OPLN • US48238T1097

28.33 USD
-0.14 (-0.49%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
28.33 USD
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After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This OPLN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

OPLN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. OPLN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. OPLN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. OPLN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • OPLN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year OPLN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: OPLN reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • OPLN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
OPLN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOPLN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.18%, OPLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of OPLN (-6.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.55%, OPLN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OPLN is below the industry average of 10.53%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.55%) for OPLN is above the 3 year average (5.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.18%
ROE -6.74%
ROIC 6.55%
ROA(3y)-1.66%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)-4.54%
ROE(5y)-0.51%
ROIC(3y)5.88%
ROIC(5y)4.54%
OPLN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOPLN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • OPLN has a Operating Margin of 16.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OPLN outperforms 87.65% of its industry peers.
  • OPLN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • OPLN's Gross Margin of 46.15% is amongst the best of the industry. OPLN outperforms 82.72% of its industry peers.
  • OPLN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.21%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 46.15%
OM growth 3Y20.77%
OM growth 5Y16.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y2.26%
OPLN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOPLN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. OPLN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), OPLN is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for OPLN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, OPLN has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for OPLN is higher compared to a year ago.
OPLN Yearly Shares OutstandingOPLN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
OPLN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOPLN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • OPLN has an Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that OPLN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.47, OPLN is not doing good in the industry: 61.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • OPLN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.82. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as OPLN would need 6.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • OPLN's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.82 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OPLN outperforms 69.14% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.50 is on the high side and indicates that OPLN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • OPLN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.50) than 76.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.5
Debt/FCF 6.82
Altman-Z 1.47
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.21%
OPLN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOPLN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • OPLN has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that OPLN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.16, OPLN is not doing good in the industry: 64.20% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that OPLN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, OPLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
OPLN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOPLN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. OPLN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.88% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.16% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.88%
EPS 3Y41.25%
EPS 5Y15.24%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y8.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.43%
Sales Q2Q%0.47%

3.2 Future

  • OPLN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.96% yearly.
  • OPLN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.14%
Revenue Next 2Y6.37%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
OPLN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOPLN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
OPLN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOPLN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. OPLN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • OPLN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.85.
  • OPLN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OPLN is cheaper than 71.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OPLN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.16, the valuation of OPLN can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OPLN is valued a bit cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OPLN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.85
Fwd PE 20.16
OPLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOPLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OPLN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 92.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OPLN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.95
EV/EBITDA 8.44
OPLN Per share dataOPLN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • OPLN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of OPLN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y9.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. OPLN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for OPLN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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OPLN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

OPENLANE INC

NYSE:OPLN (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 28.33 0 (0%)

28.33

-0.14 (-0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners101.6%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.75%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.01B
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)-103.10M
Analysts80
Price Target34.39 (21.39%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.9%
DP-37.44%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.09%
Max EPS beat(2)24.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)26.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.09%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)12.95%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)22.75%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.68%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.17%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.17%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.97%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.94%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.08%
PT rev (1m)7.03%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.85
Fwd PE 20.16
P/S 1.56
P/FCF 8.95
P/OCF 7.68
P/B 1.97
P/tB 72.54
EV/EBITDA 8.44
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY11.18%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY13.02%
SpS18.21
BVpS14.4
TBVpS0.39
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)1.5
Graham Number20.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.18%
ROE -6.74%
ROCE 14.78%
ROIC 6.55%
ROICexc 6.8%
ROICexgc 11.3%
OM 16.21%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 46.15%
FCFM 17.39%
ROA(3y)-1.66%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)-4.54%
ROE(5y)-0.51%
ROIC(3y)5.88%
ROIC(5y)4.54%
ROICexc(3y)6.09%
ROICexc(5y)4.71%
ROICexgc(3y)10.36%
ROICexgc(5y)8.21%
ROCE(3y)13.01%
ROCE(5y)9.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y27.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.88%
OM growth 3Y20.77%
OM growth 5Y16.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y2.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.5
Debt/FCF 6.82
Debt/EBITDA 5.65
Cap/Depr 60.41%
Cap/Sales 2.86%
Interest Coverage 2.72
Cash Conversion 96.72%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 1.47
F-Score5
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)55.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)3%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.88%
EPS 3Y41.25%
EPS 5Y15.24%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
EPS Next Y13.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y8.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.43%
Sales Q2Q%0.47%
Revenue Next Year5.14%
Revenue Next 2Y6.37%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.37%
EBIT growth 3Y30.89%
EBIT growth 5Y13.53%
EBIT Next Year40.98%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y41.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y3.52%
OCF growth 1Y34.49%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y0.39%

OPENLANE INC / OPLN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for OPLN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to OPLN.


Can you provide the valuation status for OPENLANE INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to OPENLANE INC (OPLN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of OPLN stock?

OPENLANE INC (OPLN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is OPENLANE INC?

The financial health rating of OPENLANE INC (OPLN) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for OPENLANE INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of OPENLANE INC (OPLN) is expected to grow by 13.3% in the next year.