KAR Auction Services

KAR Auction Services

Through its subsidiaries, provides vehicle auction services in North America. Learn more

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Market cap
CAD2.4b
Enterprise valuation
CAD2.8b (Public information from Sep 2024)
Carmel Indiana (HQ)

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USD2019202020212022202320242025
Revenues2.8b2.2b2.3b1.5b1.6b1.7b1.8b
% growth(26 %)(21 %)3 %(33 %)8 %3 %6 %
EBITDA511m355m411m241m352m295m322m
% EBITDA margin18 %16 %18 %16 %21 %17 %18 %
Profit189m<1m66.5m241m(154m)71.7m102m
% profit margin7 %-3 %16 %(9 %)4 %6 %
EV / revenue1.5x1.6x1.6x1.1x1.1x1.1x1.0x
EV / EBITDA8.2x9.9x8.7x7.0x5.3x6.5x5.7x
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KAR Auction Services operates in the global wholesale used vehicle industry, providing a comprehensive suite of remarketing solutions. The company serves a diverse range of clients including independent dealers, automotive service companies, and vehicle sellers and buyers. KAR's business model integrates physical, online, and mobile marketplaces to facilitate vehicle transactions, reducing risk and improving transparency. The company generates revenue through vehicle auctions, financing services, and technology solutions. In 2019, KAR sold nearly 3.8 million vehicles valued at approximately $40 billion, generating approximately $2.8 billion in revenue. Nearly 60% of these transactions were executed through online channels, showcasing the company's strong digital presence. KAR's brands, such as OPENLANE, AFC, STRATIM, AutoVIN, and PAR North America, offer specialized services ranging from vehicle inspections to financing and recovery management. The company's technology-driven approach, including innovations like ADESA VirtuaLane, enhances the auction experience by utilizing advanced technology to showcase vehicles during bidding.

Keywords: vehicle remarketing, portfolio management, online auctions, financing, vehicle inspections, recovery management, technology solutions, global wholesale, automotive services, digital marketplaces.

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Investments by KAR Auction Services

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CarsOnTheWeb
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Nov 2018
Autoniq
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Jun 2015
GRS Remarketing
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Jun 2016
MobileTrac
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Jun 2015
ADESA
ACQUISITION by Carvana Feb 2022
AuctionTrac
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Apr 2011
DRIVIN
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Apr 2017
OPENLANE
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Aug 2011
ADESA Flint
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Nov 2016
Preferred Warranties
ACQUISITION by KAR Auction Services Jun 2013
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