KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) has net assets worth $1.54 Billion USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($4.72 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.19 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.54 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 32.54% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.34% |
| 5-Year Change | 1.61% |
| 10-Year Change | 10.02% |
| Growth Volatility | 15.15 |
KAR Auction Services Inc - Net Assets Trend (2007–2025)
This chart illustrates how KAR Auction Services Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore KAR Auction Services Inc asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for KAR Auction Services Inc (2007–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of KAR Auction Services Inc from 2007 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see KAR market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.54 Billion | +14.49% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | +1.18% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.33 Billion | -12.60% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | +0.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | -6.36% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.62 Billion | -2.08% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.65 Billion | +12.70% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | -1.39% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | +6.27% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.40 Billion | +0.81% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.39 Billion | -10.41% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.55 Billion | +4.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | +2.64% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.44 Billion | +7.48% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | +7.92% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | +9.03% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.14 Billion | +52.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | $750.70 Million | -25.94% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to KAR Auction Services Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 62820000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $586.70 Million | 38.16% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-39.90 Million | -2.60% |
| Other Components | $990.50 Million | 64.43% |
| Total Equity | $1.54 Billion | 100.00% |
KAR Auction Services Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of KAR Auction Services Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Old Mutual Ltd
JSE:OMU
|
$3.03 Billion |
|
Zhe Jiang Dong Ri Ltd Co
SHG:600113
|
$3.03 Billion |
|
CarGurus
NASDAQ:CARG
|
$3.03 Billion |
|
Fujian Newland Computer Co Ltd
SHE:000997
|
$3.03 Billion |
|
Pt Pradiksi Gunatama Tbk
JK:PGUN
|
$3.03 Billion |
|
Inter Cars S.A.
WAR:CAR
|
$3.03 Billion |
|
Arcplus Group PLC
SHG:600629
|
$3.03 Billion |
|
EREGLI DEM CEL FABR DL1
F:EDVA
|
$3.02 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in KAR Auction Services Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,342,700,000 to 1,537,300,000, a change of 194,600,000 (14.5%).
- Net income of 177,700,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 38,600,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 45,600,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 29,200,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 71,900,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $177.70 Million | +11.56% |
| Dividends Paid | $38.60 Million | -2.51% |
| Share Repurchases | $45.60 Million | -2.97% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $29.20 Million | +1.9% |
| Other Changes | $71.90 Million | +4.68% |
| Total Change | $- | 14.49% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares KAR Auction Services Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.01x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 3.00x to 2.01x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-31 | $9.50 | $28.49 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $7.02 | $28.49 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $10.33 | $28.49 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $9.16 | $28.49 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $9.75 | $28.49 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $10.39 | $28.49 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $10.52 | $28.49 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $10.91 | $28.49 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $9.74 | $28.49 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.05 | $28.49 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $10.76 | $28.49 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $10.79 | $28.49 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $12.42 | $28.49 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $12.50 | $28.49 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $12.30 | $28.49 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $13.06 | $28.49 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $12.16 | $28.49 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $12.32 | $28.49 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $14.19 | $28.49 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently KAR Auction Services Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 11.56%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.19%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.41x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.07x
- Recent ROE (11.56%) is above the historical average (6.33%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | -3.78% | -3.47% | 0.24x | 4.47x | $-139.66 Million |
| 2008 | -28.80% | -12.21% | 0.43x | 5.54x | $-291.27 Million |
| 2009 | 2.03% | 1.34% | 0.41x | 3.72x | $-90.95 Million |
| 2010 | 5.59% | 3.83% | 0.40x | 3.64x | $-54.86 Million |
| 2011 | 5.38% | 3.83% | 0.39x | 3.56x | $-62.12 Million |
| 2012 | 6.37% | 4.69% | 0.40x | 3.41x | $-52.37 Million |
| 2013 | 4.57% | 3.12% | 0.42x | 3.46x | $-80.48 Million |
| 2014 | 10.94% | 7.16% | 0.44x | 3.46x | $14.59 Million |
| 2015 | 15.48% | 8.13% | 0.46x | 4.18x | $75.99 Million |
| 2016 | 15.92% | 7.06% | 0.48x | 4.69x | $82.67 Million |
| 2017 | 24.38% | 10.47% | 0.50x | 4.70x | $213.51 Million |
| 2018 | 22.40% | 8.70% | 0.52x | 4.92x | $181.58 Million |
| 2019 | 11.42% | 6.78% | 0.42x | 3.99x | $23.48 Million |
| 2020 | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.20x | 4.21x | $-161.08 Million |
| 2021 | 4.40% | 4.58% | 0.19x | 4.92x | $-84.80 Million |
| 2022 | 15.89% | 15.77% | 0.30x | 3.37x | $89.37 Million |
| 2023 | -11.61% | -9.37% | 0.35x | 3.56x | $-286.80 Million |
| 2024 | 8.19% | 6.14% | 0.39x | 3.44x | $-24.37 Million |
| 2025 | 11.56% | 9.19% | 0.41x | 3.07x | $23.97 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares KAR Auction Services Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
- Average net assets among peers: $575,587,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.40%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) | $1.54 Billion | -3.78% | 2.07x | $3.03 Billion |
| Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) | $584.20 Million | 8.72% | 2.45x | $3.84 Billion |
| ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) | $-106.14 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.29 Billion |
| ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) | $485.72 Million | -21.04% | 0.88x | $898.73 Million |
| AutoNation Inc (AN) | $2.46 Billion | 28.17% | 4.29x | $6.72 Billion |
| Autozi Internet Technology (Global) Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares (AZI) | $-28.41 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $5.88 Million |
| Boyd Group Services Inc. (BGSI) | $711.68 Million | 6.20% | 1.21x | $3.29 Billion |
| CarGurus (CARG) | $616.85 Million | 5.04% | 0.49x | $3.03 Billion |
| Americas Car-Mart Inc (CRMT) | $260.91 Million | 18.25% | 0.89x | $107.17 Million |
| Carvana Co (CVNA) | $801.97 Million | -21.34% | 2.78x | $45.54 Billion |
| Camping World Holdings Inc (CWH) | $-28.21 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $495.65 Million |
About KAR Auction Services Inc
OPENLANE, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital marketplace for used vehicles, which connects sellers and buyers in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, Marketplace and Finance. The Marketplace segment offers digital marketplace services for buying and selling used vehicles; and value-added ancillary… Read more