Highlights
- Market Cap
- $6.21B
- Enterprise Value
- $23.48B
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.03
- PE Ratio
- 13.72
- PEG Ratio
- 15.97
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $25.94B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $2.87B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.39B
- Year Range
- $30.26 - $81.79
- Target Price
- $44.89
- ROA (TTM)
- 1.79%
- ROE (TTM)
- 7.55%
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CarMax, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has returned 7.61% so far this year and -46.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KMX has returned -2.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
CarMax, Inc.
- 1D
- 3.98%
- 1M
- -3.68%
- YTD
- 7.61%
- 6M
- -7.33%
- 1Y
- -46.64%
- 3Y*
- -13.52%
- 5Y*
- -19.54%
- 10Y*
- -2.16%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 4, 1997, KMX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +103.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -38.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, KMX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 1999 with a return of +48.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2000 at -28.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15.27% | -3.08% | -3.68% | 7.61% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.75% | -3.12% | -6.09% | -17.00% | -0.32% | 4.27% | -15.77% | 8.37% | -26.86% | -6.60% | -7.75% | -0.05% | -52.74% |
| 2024 | -7.25% | 10.99% | 10.27% | -21.97% | 3.37% | 4.38% | 15.13% | 0.13% | -8.48% | -6.46% | 16.01% | -2.63% | 6.54% |
| 2023 | 15.70% | -2.00% | -6.89% | 8.95% | 3.11% | 15.91% | -1.30% | -1.13% | -13.41% | -13.63% | 4.67% | 20.02% | 26.03% |
| 2022 | -14.64% | -1.66% | -11.75% | -11.09% | 15.73% | -8.85% | 10.01% | -11.15% | -25.35% | -4.56% | 10.08% | -12.21% | -53.24% |
| 2021 | 24.69% | 1.47% | 11.00% | 0.44% | -13.55% | 12.12% | 3.72% | -6.52% | 2.20% | 7.00% | 3.16% | -7.80% | 37.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
CarMax, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.74%, beta of 1.12, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 05, 1997.
- This stock captured 162.51% of S&P 500 Index gains and 152.99% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R² of 0.19 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
- 6.74%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.19
- Upside Capture
- 162.51%
- Downside Capture
- 152.99%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KMX ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% 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 CarMax, Inc. (KMX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| KMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.88 | 0.90 | -1.78 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.06 | 1.39 | -2.45 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.83 | 1.21 | -0.38 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.72 | 1.40 | -2.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.16 | 6.61 | -7.77 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 CarMax, 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 CarMax, Inc. was 93.19%, occurring on Jan 20, 2000. Recovery took 470 trading sessions.
The current CarMax, Inc. drawdown is 73.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -93.19% | Feb 5, 1997 | 746 | Jan 20, 2000 | 470 | Dec 5, 2001 | 1216 |
| -80.06% | Nov 10, 2021 | 1002 | Nov 6, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -78.7% | Jan 25, 2007 | 462 | Nov 20, 2008 | 473 | Oct 8, 2010 | 935 |
| -62.01% | May 10, 2002 | 211 | Mar 12, 2003 | 84 | Jul 11, 2003 | 295 |
| -56.56% | Feb 21, 2020 | 21 | Mar 20, 2020 | 98 | Aug 10, 2020 | 119 |
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 CarMax, 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 CarMax, 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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KMX, comparing it with other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, KMX has a P/E ratio of 13.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KMX compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. KMX currently has a PEG ratio of 16.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KMX relative to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, KMX has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KMX in comparison with other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, KMX has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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