Annual Gross Margin
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, KAR annual gross margin is 39.63%, down -3.65% on
- Historical Performance
- KAR annual gross margin is down -12.65% over the past 3 years, and down -5.35% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- KAR annual gross margin is currently -13.83% below its historical high of 45.99% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- KAR annual gross margin is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- KAR annual gross margin is higher than 65.69% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
Gross Margin Chart
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Gross Margin | 39.63% | -3.6% | -12.7% | -5.3% | -6.4% | |
| Quarterly Gross Margin | 41.23% | +3.0% | +1.9% | +12.6% | +13.7% | |
| Price | $30.46 | +49.2% | +125.8% | +66.8% | +459.3% | |
| PE Ratio | 34.76 | -22.4% | – | – | +225.5% | |
| Annual Revenue | $1.79B | +5.5% | +23.3% | -35.7% | +3.4% | |
| Annual Gross Profit | $708.70M | +1.6% | +7.7% | -39.2% | -3.2% | |
| Annual Operating Margin | 8.42% | +24.2% | -4.2% | -25.4% | -25.4% | |
| Annual Net Margin | 6.14% | +167.6% | +34.1% | -9.4% | +358.2% |
Gross Margin Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 41.13% | -3.6% | |
| 5Y | 45.37% | -12.7% | |
| All | 45.99% | -13.8% |
Gross Margin Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 39.63% | at low | |
| 5Y | 39.63% | at low | |
| All | 39.63% | at low |
Gross Margin History
FAQ
What is the current annual gross margin of KAR?
As of today, KAR annual gross margin is 39.63%
What is 1-year change in KAR annual gross margin?
KAR annual gross margin is down -3.65% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in KAR annual gross margin?
KAR annual gross margin is down -12.65% over the past 3 years
How far is KAR annual gross margin from its all-time high?
KAR annual gross margin is currently -13.83% below its historical high of 45.99% set on December 31, 2017
How does KAR annual gross margin rank versus sector peers?
KAR annual gross margin is higher than 65.69% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
When is KAR next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for KAR is on
Quarterly Gross Margin
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, KAR quarterly gross margin is 41.23%, down -2.78% on
- Historical Performance
- KAR quarterly gross margin is up +3.02% year-over-year, and up +1.85% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- KAR quarterly gross margin is currently -9.26% below its historical high of 45.44% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- KAR quarterly gross margin is +5.29% above its 3-year low of 39.16% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- KAR quarterly gross margin is higher than 67.18% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Gross Margin | 41.23% | -2.8% | +3.0% | +1.9% | +12.6% | |
| Annual Gross Margin | 39.63% | – | -3.6% | -12.7% | -5.3% | |
| Price | $30.46 | +14.8% | +49.2% | +125.8% | +66.8% | |
| PE Ratio | 34.76 | +14.8% | -22.4% | – | – | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $498.40M | +3.5% | +8.4% | +26.8% | -16.0% | |
| Quarterly Gross Profit | $205.50M | +0.6% | +11.7% | +29.2% | -5.5% | |
| Quarterly Operating Margin | 17.15% | -1.3% | +5.5% | +34.0% | +21.5% | |
| Quarterly Net Margin | 7.76% | +34.5% | +48.1% | +5869.2% | +16.0% |
Quarterly Gross Margin Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 42.56% | -3.1% | |
| 3Y | 44.59% | -7.5% | |
| 5Y | 44.59% | -7.5% | |
| All | 45.44% | -9.3% |
Quarterly Gross Margin Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 41.21% | N/A | +0.1% |
| 3Y | 39.16% | +5.3% | |
| 5Y | 29.00% | N/A | +42.2% |
| All | 22.87% | +80.3% |
Quarterly Gross Margin History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly gross margin of KAR?
As of today, KAR quarterly gross margin is 41.23%
What is KAR quarterly gross margin most recent change?
KAR quarterly gross margin was down -2.78% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in KAR quarterly gross margin?
KAR quarterly gross margin is up +3.02% year-over-year
How far is KAR quarterly gross margin from its all-time high?
KAR quarterly gross margin is currently -9.26% below its historical high of 45.44% set on June 30, 2007
How does KAR quarterly gross margin rank versus sector peers?
KAR quarterly gross margin is higher than 67.18% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
When is KAR next earnings release?
The next earnings release for KAR is on
Gross Margin Formula
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Data Sources & References
- KAR Official Website corporate.openlane.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1395942/000139594225000068/0001395942-25-000068-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1395942/000139594225000007/0001395942-25-000007-index.htm
- KAR Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/KAR
- KAR Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/kar
