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OPENLANE INC (OPLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:OPLN - US48238T1097 - Common Stock

30.98 USD
+0.12 (+0.39%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:15:09 PM
30.98 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:15:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to OPLN. OPLN was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. OPLN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. OPLN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

OPLN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year OPLN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years OPLN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years OPLN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.30%, OPLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OPLN is below the industry average of 10.60%.
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

The Profit Margin of OPLN (5.74%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OPLN has declined.
OPLN has a Operating Margin of 16.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OPLN outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
OPLN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
OPLN has a better Gross Margin (47.69%) than 88.75% 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

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
Compared to 1 year ago, OPLN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that OPLN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
OPLN has a Altman-Z score of 1.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OPLN outperforms 41.25% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for OPLN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.06
Altman-Z 1.66
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC10.85%
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.
OPLN has a Current ratio of 1.16. This is in the lower half of the industry: OPLN underperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, OPLN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.25% 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 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 50.00% over the past year.
OPLN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.77% yearly.
OPLN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.48%.
OPLN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -8.46% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
OPLN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.37%
EPS Next 2Y30.28%
EPS Next 3Y30.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.1%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.82, the valuation of OPLN can be described as expensive.
OPLN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OPLN is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
OPLN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of OPLN.
67.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OPLN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OPLN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say OPLN is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.82
Fwd PE 21.47
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OPLN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, OPLN is valued cheaper than 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.47
EV/EBITDA 7.73
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
OPLN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
OPLN's earnings are expected to grow with 30.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.28%
EPS Next 3Y30.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

OPENLANE INC

NYSE:OPLN (1/9/2026, 8:15:09 PM)

After market: 30.98 0 (0%)

30.98

+0.12 (+0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners102.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.29B
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)110.90M
Analysts78.46
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)37.26%
Min EPS beat(2)26.01%
Max EPS beat(2)48.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)29.62%
Min EPS beat(4)0.61%
Max EPS beat(4)48.51%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)17.44%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)31.62%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)34.01%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.21%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.9%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.37%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.44%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.25%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.82
Fwd PE 21.47
P/S 1.7
P/FCF 13.47
P/OCF 11.01
P/B 1.61
P/tB 6.06
EV/EBITDA 7.73
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)1.44
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY7.42%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY9.09%
SpS18.18
BVpS19.19
TBVpS5.11
PEG (NY)0.53
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 1.66
F-Score9
WACC10.85%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 Y48.37%
EPS Next 2Y30.28%
EPS Next 3Y30.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.48%
Revenue growth 3Y7.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.46%
Sales Q2Q%11.15%
Revenue Next Year11.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.1%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.86%
EBIT growth 3Y29.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.69%
EBIT Next Year25.8%
EBIT Next 3Y13.88%
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 48.37% in the next year.