OPENLANE INC (OPLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:OPLN • US48238T1097

29.6 USD
+0.17 (+0.58%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 03:40 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

OPLN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. OPLN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. OPLN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • OPLN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • OPLN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years OPLN reported negative net income over the last 5 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 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • OPLN has a Return On Assets (2.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • OPLN has a Return On Equity (5.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • OPLN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: OPLN outperforms 76.25% of its industry peers.
  • OPLN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.94%. This is below the industry average of 10.58%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (10.39%) for OPLN is above the 3 year average (6.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.3%
ROE 5.44%
ROIC 10.39%
ROA(3y)0.38%
ROA(5y)0.26%
ROE(3y)0.85%
ROE(5y)0.64%
ROIC(3y)6.94%
ROIC(5y)5.07%
OPLN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOPLN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • OPLN's Profit Margin of 5.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OPLN outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OPLN has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of OPLN (16.53%) is better than 86.25% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OPLN has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of OPLN (47.69%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • OPLN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.53%
PM (TTM) 5.74%
GM 47.69%
OM growth 3Y20.36%
OM growth 5Y6.3%
PM growth 3Y15.59%
PM growth 5Y-11.58%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y2.13%
OPLN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOPLN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
OPLN Yearly Shares OutstandingOPLN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • OPLN has an Altman-Z score of 1.63. This is a bad value and indicates that OPLN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • OPLN's Altman-Z score of 1.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OPLN outperforms 42.50% of its industry peers.
  • OPLN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.06
Altman-Z 1.63
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC10.97%
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 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that OPLN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, OPLN is doing worse than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OPLN has a Quick 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.
  • OPLN has a Quick ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • OPLN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 50.00%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, OPLN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.77% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.48% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y13.59%
EPS 5Y-11.77%
EPS Q2Q%34.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.48%
Revenue growth 3Y7.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.46%
Sales Q2Q%11.15%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, OPLN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.83% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, OPLN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y45.41%
EPS Next 2Y28.56%
EPS Next 3Y20.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.21%
Revenue Next 2Y8.05%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • OPLN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.67.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OPLN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.93, OPLN is valued at the same level.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.07, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of OPLN.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OPLN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.77. OPLN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.67
Fwd PE 21.07
OPLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOPLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of OPLN indicates a rather cheap valuation: OPLN is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 85.00% 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 12.87
EV/EBITDA 7.36
OPLN Per share dataOPLN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of OPLN may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as OPLN's earnings are expected to grow with 20.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.56%
EPS Next 3Y20.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • OPLN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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OPENLANE INC

NYSE:OPLN (2/9/2026, 3:40:08 PM)

29.6

+0.17 (+0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners102.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.15B
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)110.90M
Analysts80
Price Target33.08 (11.76%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.93%
DP40.04%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.92%
Min EPS beat(2)24.78%
Max EPS beat(2)47.06%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.38%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)16.29%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)30.33%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)32.7%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.17%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.76%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.35%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.43%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.2%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.67
Fwd PE 21.07
P/S 1.63
P/FCF 12.87
P/OCF 10.52
P/B 1.54
P/tB 5.79
EV/EBITDA 7.36
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY4.05%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY7.77%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY9.51%
SpS18.18
BVpS19.19
TBVpS5.11
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.3%
ROE 5.44%
ROCE 14.93%
ROIC 10.39%
ROICexc 11.01%
ROICexgc 42.41%
OM 16.53%
PM (TTM) 5.74%
GM 47.69%
FCFM 12.65%
ROA(3y)0.38%
ROA(5y)0.26%
ROE(3y)0.85%
ROE(5y)0.64%
ROIC(3y)6.94%
ROIC(5y)5.07%
ROICexc(3y)7.41%
ROICexc(5y)5.47%
ROICexgc(3y)33.24%
ROICexgc(5y)22.73%
ROCE(3y)9.97%
ROCE(5y)7.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y127.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y68.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.15%
OM growth 3Y20.36%
OM growth 5Y6.3%
PM growth 3Y15.59%
PM growth 5Y-11.58%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y2.13%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.06
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 59.85%
Cap/Sales 2.83%
Interest Coverage 2.65
Cash Conversion 72.81%
Profit Quality 220.38%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 1.63
F-Score9
WACC10.97%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)55.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y13.59%
EPS 5Y-11.77%
EPS Q2Q%34.62%
EPS Next Y45.41%
EPS Next 2Y28.56%
EPS Next 3Y20.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.48%
Revenue growth 3Y7.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.46%
Sales Q2Q%11.15%
Revenue Next Year11.21%
Revenue Next 2Y8.05%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.86%
EBIT growth 3Y29.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.69%
EBIT Next Year25.7%
EBIT Next 3Y13.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y43.09%
FCF growth 3Y-13.2%
FCF growth 5Y-8.92%
OCF growth 1Y32.52%
OCF growth 3Y-12.08%
OCF growth 5Y-11.67%

OPENLANE INC / OPLN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for OPLN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to OPLN.


Can you provide the valuation status for OPENLANE INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for OPENLANE INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of OPENLANE INC (OPLN) is expected to grow by 45.41% in the next year.