- ISIN
- US03062T1051
- CUSIP
- 03062T105
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto & Truck Dealerships
- IPO Date
- Nov 9, 1993
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $24.98M
- Enterprise Value
- -$92.93M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$14.79
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.04B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $343.62M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $20.93M
- Year Range
- $1.38 - $62.72
- Target Price
- $29.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -7.53%
- ROE (TTM)
- -25.56%
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Performance
CRMT Performance Chart
America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) is down 88.1% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, CRMT is trading 95.2% below its 52-week high of $63. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CRMT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $21.
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Returns By Period
America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) has returned -88.08% so far this year and -94.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CRMT has returned -19.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
America's Car-Mart, Inc.
- 1D
- 25.42%
- 1M
- -74.66%
- YTD
- -88.08%
- 6M
- -88.02%
- 1Y
- -94.13%
- 3Y*
- -68.31%
- 5Y*
- -53.72%
- 10Y*
- -19.36%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
CRMT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 1993, CRMT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 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 Jun 2026 at -75.5%. 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 Jun 10, 2026 at -55.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.82% | -22.40% | -36.22% | -4.08% | 0.66% | -75.51% | -88.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | -5.00% | -14.03% | 8.43% | 4.47% | 4.93% | 12.62% | -19.63% | -0.51% | -34.81% | -23.86% | -2.65% | 16.67% | -50.71% |
| 2024 | -19.64% | 10.59% | -5.15% | -10.38% | 5.29% | -0.10% | 15.01% | -12.59% | -30.75% | -6.87% | 18.24% | 11.03% | -32.36% |
| 2023 | 19.21% | -1.37% | -6.77% | 1.49% | 1.42% | 22.38% | 19.38% | -6.56% | -18.26% | -26.39% | 19.24% | -5.13% | 4.86% |
| 2022 | -7.30% | 1.33% | -16.24% | 0.36% | 34.08% | -7.20% | 2.95% | -22.17% | -24.30% | 12.03% | 6.44% | -0.69% | -29.43% |
| 2021 | 8.14% | 13.66% | 12.87% | -1.01% | 8.99% | -13.79% | 12.19% | -18.66% | -9.70% | 2.32% | -17.87% | 4.34% | -6.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
America's Car-Mart, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.51%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 09, 1993.
- This stock participated in 119.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.84% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.08 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.
- Alpha
- 6.51%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 72.84%
- Downside Capture
- 119.23%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CRMT ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CRMT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.88 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.93 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.67 | 1.37 | -0.70 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.97 | 2.78 | -3.76 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.52 | 12.44 | -13.96 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 98.80%, occurring on Jun 12, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current America's Car-Mart, Inc. drawdown is 98.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -98.80%Jun 2026 | 5y 17d | — | 5y 28dMay 2021 - now |
1996 bear market1996 | -85.37%Mar 1996 | 1y 11mo | 6y 21d | 8y 5dMar 1994 - Apr 2002 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -71.33%Nov 2008 | 3y 10mo | 11mo 6d | 4y 9moDec 2004 - Oct 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -70.32%Mar 2020 | 26d | 10mo 24d | 11mo 20dFeb 2020 - Feb 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -62.28%Jan 2016 | 10mo 3d | 2y 4mo | 3y 2moMar 2015 - May 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CRMT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.80% | -56.78% | -42.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -96.63% | -9.10% | -87.53% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -98.26% | -18.90% | -79.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -98.74% | -25.43% | -73.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -98.80% | -33.92% | -64.88% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -98.28% | -1.80% | -96.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -36.73% | -10.71% | -26.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 61.84% | 2.03% | +59.81% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Valuation
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.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CRMT relative to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, CRMT has a P/S ratio of 0.0. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CRMT in comparison with other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, CRMT has a P/B value of 0.1. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
Income Statement
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