OPENLANE INC (OPLN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:OPLN • US48238T1097

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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.

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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

  • OPLN's Return On Assets of -2.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OPLN outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -6.74%, OPLN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.55%, OPLN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% 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 10.58%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.88%) for OPLN is below the current ROIC(6.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.21%, OPLN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 80.49% 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, OPLN has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for OPLN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • OPLN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that OPLN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.44, OPLN is doing worse than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.82) than 67.07% 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 76.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.5
Debt/FCF 6.82
Altman-Z 1.44
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC8.06%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that OPLN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • OPLN has a worse Current ratio (1.16) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that OPLN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • OPLN's Quick ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OPLN outperforms 42.68% of 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 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.
  • OPLN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.24% yearly.
  • OPLN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.16%.
  • 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 8.44% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.97%
EPS Next 2Y14.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y7.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.78%
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.56 indicates a rather expensive valuation of OPLN.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OPLN is valued a bit cheaper than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OPLN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.23.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.97, OPLN is valued on the expensive side.
  • 67.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OPLN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. OPLN is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.56
Fwd PE 19.97
OPLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOPLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OPLN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OPLN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OPLN is cheaper than 89.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.45
EV/EBITDA 7.99
OPLN Per share dataOPLN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • OPLN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.71
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y14.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%

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5. OPLN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

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OPLN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

OPENLANE INC

NYSE:OPLN (3/20/2026, 8:15:38 PM)

After market: 26.74 0 (0%)

26.74

-0.43 (-1.58%)

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 Cap2.84B
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)-103.10M
Analysts80
Price Target34.39 (28.61%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio2.05
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)3.96%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.56
Fwd PE 19.97
P/S 1.47
P/FCF 8.45
P/OCF 7.25
P/B 1.86
P/tB 68.49
EV/EBITDA 7.99
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY5.01%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY11.84%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY13.79%
SpS18.2
BVpS14.4
TBVpS0.39
PEG (NY)2.71
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number20.04
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 1.44
F-Score5
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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 Y7.97%
EPS Next 2Y14.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y8.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.43%
Sales Q2Q%0.47%
Revenue Next Year8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y7.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.37%
EBIT growth 3Y30.89%
EBIT growth 5Y13.53%
EBIT Next Year42.96%
EBIT Next 3Y14.68%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 4 / 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 7.97% in the next year.