What Is OPENLANE, Inc. (OPLN) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, OPENLANE, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $27.81, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $40.31. With 11 out of 13 models flagging downside (-31.0% average return), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. Notably, Markov DDM sees the most upside at +86.4% (fair value: $75.14), while EPV is the most conservative at -94.4% ($2.27). The spread between these extremes — +180.8% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.
What Do the Models Say About OPLN?
13 of 13 models are currently active for OPLN. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 11 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates OPLN's intrinsic value at $14.07, implying -65.1% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does OPLN Rank in Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations?
Among 20 Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations stocks, OPLN ranks #12 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.7/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.7 indicates above-average quality.
As a retail business, OPENLANE, Inc. operates in a sector where same-store sales growth (comps) is a critical driver of valuation. Investors evaluating OPLN should weigh these sector-specific dynamics alongside our model-derived fair values.
Is OPLN a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns OPLN a score of 12/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for OPENLANE, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, OPENLANE, Inc.'s fundamental quality profile registers 7.7/10. This robust score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +180.8% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every OPLN valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across OPLN's 13 active models, average confidence is 50%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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