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CarMax, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $8.3B · Avg Vol: $214M/d

65
StockRank
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Q
36
V
43
M
80
P/E (TTM)
35.6x
ROE
3.6%
D/E
3.1x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CarMax, Inc. is the largest retailer of used vehicles in the United States, providing a differentiated, no-haggle buying and selling experience through its integrated superstores and digital platforms. The company's competitive advantage stems from its national brand recognition, vast inventory, transparent pricing model, and efficient omni-channel operations that combine physical and online sales. CarMax is a market leader that has redefined the used car purchasing process for consumers.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue31.9B29.7B26.5B26.4B25.9B-5.1%28.2B27.0B27.6B3.3%
EPS7.093.053.033.221.68-30.2%1.572.713.1136.0%
Shares161.1M158.1M157.6M153.3M141.8M-12.0%141.9M
Debt19.3B18.9B19.3B19.2B18.5B-1.0%18.8B
Equity5.2B5.6B6.1B6.2B5.9B3.0%
Op CF-2.5B1.3B458.6M624.4M1.8B11.6%1.5B
Inv CF-523.7M-425.8M-467.0M-461.0M-540.0M
Fin CF3.1B-710.2M307.8M-453.5M-1.3B
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PRICE (1Y)+13.9%
47.4350.3153.1856.0658.94Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$58.40
RSI (14)
73.8
52W High
$62.56
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
36
ROIC
5.3%35.8
ROE
3.6%30.3
GP/Assets
12.6%25.0
Op. Margin
3.4%32.9
FCF/Assets
4.7%56.1
Piotroski
653.6
Int. Cover
1.4x19.6
D/E Ratio
3.08x5.6
Current Ratio
2.71x81.1
Value
43
P/E (TTM)
35.6x19.9
EV/EBITDA
25.8x12.8
P/FCF
6.7x81.0
P/B
1.3x56.9
P/S
0.3x86.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
80
52W High %
93%86.1
RS 6M
18%90.2
SMA 50/200
1.14x87.4
EPS Rev 4W
+8.9%97.0
EPS Rev 12W
+8.6%90.5
EPS Improve
+93%67.2
Q Growth
-12%31.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$8.3B
P/E (Forward)
18.4x
Gross Margin
11.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KMX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KMXCarMax, Inc.(you)$8.3B65BUY
LADLithia Motors, Inc.$7.8B64HOLD
PAGPenske Automotive Group, Inc.$14.3B65BUY
VVVValvoline Inc.$5.0B63HOLD
ANAutoNation, Inc.$7.0B76BUY
RUSHARush Enterprises, Inc.$6.0B79BUY
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.$3.9B54HOLD
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.$3.2B73BUY
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.2B79BUY
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$4.2B80BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.1% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) — Stock Score Summary

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

CarMax, Inc. is the largest retailer of used vehicles in the United States, providing a differentiated, no-haggle buying and selling experience through its integrated superstores and digital platforms. The company's competitive advantage stems from its national brand recognition, vast inventory, transparent pricing model, and efficient omni-channel operations that combine physical and online sales. CarMax is a market leader that has redefined the used car purchasing process for consumers.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$58.40
Market Cap$8.3B
P/E (TTM)35.61
P/E (Forward)18.43
Price/Book1.30
Return on Equity3.6%
Return on Invested Capital5.3%
Debt/Equity3.08x
Gross Margin11.8%
Operating Margin3.4%
Revenue Growth5.5%
Free Cash Flow$1.2B

CarMax, Inc. operates in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CarMax, Inc.’s (KMX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) is 65/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (43), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does CarMax, Inc. have an economic moat?
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CarMax, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 65/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CarMax, Inc. in?
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry (United States).