- ISIN
- US1431301027
- CUSIP
- 143130102
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto & Truck Dealerships
- IPO Date
- Feb 4, 1997
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $7.45B
- Enterprise Value
- $26.53B
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.51
- PE Ratio
- 34.75
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $26.35B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $2.77B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.31B
- Year Range
- $30.26 - $71.99
- Target Price
- $39.11
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.84%
- ROE (TTM)
- 3.64%
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Performance
KMX Performance Chart
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) is up 35.6% since the beginning of the year. At $52 per share, KMX is trading 27.2% below its 52-week high of $72. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $443.
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Returns By Period
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has returned 35.61% so far this year and -23.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KMX has returned 1.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
CarMax, Inc.
- 1D
- -2.35%
- 1M
- 29.93%
- YTD
- 35.61%
- 6M
- 37.35%
- 1Y
- -23.58%
- 3Y*
- -15.29%
- 5Y*
- -15.02%
- 10Y*
- 1.24%
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%
KMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 4, 1997, KMX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 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% | -5.46% | 13.51% | 17.44% | 35.61% | ||||||
| 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 6.96%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 04, 1997.
- This stock captured 158.87% of S&P 500 Index gains and 151.11% 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
- 6.96%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.19
- Upside Capture
- 158.87%
- Downside Capture
- 151.11%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KMX ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) 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.
| KMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.46 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.00 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 1.37 | -0.41 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.42 | 2.78 | -3.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.65 | 12.44 | -13.09 |
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 93.46%, occurring on Jan 20, 2000. Recovery took 471 trading sessions.
The current CarMax, Inc. drawdown is 66.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 bear market2000 | -93.46%Jan 2000 | 2y 11mo | 1y 10mo | 4y 10moFeb 1997 - Dec 2001 |
2025 bear market2025 | -80.06%Nov 2025 | 3y 12mo | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -78.70%Nov 2008 | 1y 10mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 8moJan 2007 - Oct 2010 |
2003 bear market2003 | -62.01%Mar 2003 | 10mo 6d | 4mo 1d | 1y 2moMay 2002 - Jul 2003 |
COVID crash2020 | -56.56%Mar 2020 | 28d | 4mo 23d | 5mo 21dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -93.46% | -56.78% | -36.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -56.85% | -9.10% | -47.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -65.38% | -18.90% | -46.48% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -80.06% | -25.43% | -54.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -80.06% | -33.92% | -46.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -66.16% | -1.80% | -64.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.03% | -10.71% | -21.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 36.45% | 2.03% | +34.42% |
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 34.7. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future 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 0.3. 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 1.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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