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CarMax, Inc. (KMX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1431301027
CUSIP
143130102
IPO Date
Feb 4, 1997

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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S&P 500 Index

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202615.27%-3.08%-3.68%7.61%
20254.75%-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%
202315.70%-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%
202124.69%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
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.


KMX Risk / Return Rank: 1212
Overall Rank
KMX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 66
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KMX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1010
Sortino Ratio Rank
KMX Omega Ratio Rank: 88
Omega Ratio Rank
KMX Calmar Ratio Rank: 1515
Calmar Ratio Rank
KMX Martin Ratio Rank: 1919
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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).


KMXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.88

0.90

-1.78

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.06

1.39

-2.45

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.83

1.21

-0.38

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.72

1.40

-2.12

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.16

6.61

-7.77

Explore KMX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


CarMax, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

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, 1997746Jan 20, 2000470Dec 5, 20011216
-80.06%Nov 10, 20211002Nov 6, 2025
-78.7%Jan 25, 2007462Nov 20, 2008473Oct 8, 2010935
-62.01%May 10, 2002211Mar 12, 200384Jul 11, 2003295
-56.56%Feb 21, 202021Mar 20, 202098Aug 10, 2020119

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.


Annual
Quarterly

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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.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items