America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in America's Car-Mart, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) has returned -49.60% so far this year and -71.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CRMT has returned -6.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 1993, CRMT's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was May 1996 with a return of +57.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -45.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CRMT closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 1996 with a return of +41.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -35.2%.

America's Car-Mart, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.03%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 10, 1993.

• This stock participated in 99.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.95% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CRMT ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the America's Car-Mart, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the America's Car-Mart, Inc. was 93.52%, occurring on Mar 18, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current America's Car-Mart, Inc. drawdown is 92.71%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of America's Car-Mart, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how America's Car-Mart, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.