CarMax, Inc. (KMX)
Listed on NYSE • Consumer Cyclical / Auto - Dealerships
Overview
CarMax, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles in the United States. The company operates through two segments, CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. It offers customers a range of makes and models of used vehicles, including domestic, imported, and luxury vehicles, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles; and extended protection plans to customers at the time of sale, as well as sells vehicles that are approximately 10 years old and has more than 100,000 miles through wholesale auctions. The company also provides reconditioning and vehicle repair services; and financing alternatives for retail customers across a range of credit spectrum through its CarMax Auto Finance and arrangements with various financial institutions. As of February 28, 2022, it operated approximately 230 used car stores. CarMax, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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Key Information
Symbol:
KMX
CEO:
William D. Nash CPA
Exchange:
NYSE
CIK:
0001170010
Website:
https://www.carmax.com
SEC Filings:
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Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Price
40.81
Change
0.06
Change %
0.15%
Open
40.87
Previous Close
40.75
High
41.38
Low
40.34
Volume
3,477,167
Market Cap
5,992,746,496
EV/EBITDA
21.51
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Shares Outstanding
146,845,043
FloatShares
145,987,468
Float Ratio
99.42%
Shares Short
14,467,857
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
11.28%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
2.67 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
0.42%
Held Percent Institutions
109.34%
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date | 2025-12-18 |
| Earnings Call | 2025-12-18 |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 0.7064 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 0.499 |
| High EPS Estimate | 0.89 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 5,981,353,280 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 5,590,600,000 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 6,153,900,000 |
KMX Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $540,374,016 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 0.317 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 2.461 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $19,335,686,144 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
KMX Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $1,127,292,032 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $1,208,061,952 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $-429,718,112 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 12.45% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 2.14% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 1.84% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
KMX Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 311.84% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $19,335,686,144 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
KMX Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -5.30% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | -24.80% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for KMX (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $40.81 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $111 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $35 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $55.5 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $53 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 2.53 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | hold | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 14 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $540,374,016 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $3.68 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $19,335,686,144 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 0.317 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 2.461 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 311.84% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $1,127,292,032 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $28,279,818,240 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $185.526 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 12.45% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 1.86% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 8.42% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | -24.80% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -5.30% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 12.45% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 3.99% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 2.14% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 1.84% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $-429,718,112 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $1,208,061,952 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |