TRI’s 9.9% Decline in a Day Brings Valuations Into Focus – Is CPRT a Better Deal?
Copart (CPRT) offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Thomson Reuters (TRI), suggesting you may be better off investing in CPRT
- CPRT’s quarterly revenue growth was 7.5%, vs. TRI’s 0.8%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 10.2%, ahead of TRI’s 4.8%.
- CPRT leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 35.8% and 3-year average of 37.4%.
TRI provides global business information services across legal, corporate, tax, accounting, and news sectors, delivering financial and international news to media and professionals worldwide. CPRT provides online vehicle auctions and remarketing services globally, enabling licensed dismantlers, rebuilders, dealers, and exporters to buy and sell vehicles via advanced internet auction technology.
Valuation & Performance Overview
| TRI | CPRT | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 42.4 | 27.7 | CPRT |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 0.8% | 7.5% | CPRT |
| Last 12 Months | 4.8% | 10.2% | CPRT |
| Last 3 Year Average | 4.1% | 10.9% | CPRT |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 26.3% | 35.8% | CPRT |
| Last 3 Year Average | 27.7% | 37.4% | CPRT |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | 64.7% | 45.8% | TRI |
Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
See more revenue details: TRI Revenue Comparison | CPRT Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: TRI Operating Income Comparison | CPRT Operating Income Comparison
But do these numbers tell the full story? Read Buy or Sell CPRT Stock to see if Copart’s edge holds up under the hood or if Thomson Reuters still has cards to play (see Buy or Sell TRI Stock).
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Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| TRI Return | 17% | 48% | -3% | 30% | 11% | 25% | 207% | <=== | |
| CPRT Return | 40% | 19% | -20% | 61% | 17% | -18% | 100% | ||
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 8% | 93% | ||
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| TRI Win Rate | 67% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 33% | 71% | 59% | ||
| CPRT Win Rate | 75% | 50% | 42% | 75% | 42% | 43% | 54% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 57% | 62% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| TRI Max Drawdown | -26% | -4% | -22% | 0% | -2% | -4% | -10% | <=== | |
| CPRT Max Drawdown | -35% | -18% | -32% | -1% | -5% | -21% | -19% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -12% | ||
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year till date (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
No matter how good the numbers, stock investment is never a smooth ride. There is a risk you must factor in. Read CPRT Dip Buyer Analyses and TRI Dip Buyer Analyses to see how these stocks have fallen and recovered in the past.