CARMAX INC (KMX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KMX • US1431301027
Current stock price
41.84 USD
+0.84 (+2.05%)
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42.1 USD
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This KMX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KMX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KMX was profitable.
- KMX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KMX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years KMX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- KMX has a Return On Assets (1.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of KMX (7.55%) is better than 63.71% of its industry peers.
- KMX has a Return On Invested Capital (0.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMX is significantly below the industry average of 13.59%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.79% | ||
| ROE | 7.55% | ||
| ROIC | 0.49% |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)8.18%
ROE(5y)12.73%
ROIC(3y)0.57%
ROIC(5y)1.15%
1.3 Margins
- KMX's Profit Margin of 1.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMX outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMX has declined.
- KMX has a Operating Margin (0.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMX has declined.
- The Gross Margin of KMX (11.06%) is worse than 87.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 11.06% |
OM growth 3Y-30.89%
OM growth 5Y-27.28%
PM growth 3Y-19.26%
PM growth 5Y-15.36%
GM growth 3Y2.19%
GM growth 5Y-3.87%
2. KMX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KMX is destroying value.
- KMX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- KMX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- KMX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.54, we must say that KMX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.54, KMX is not doing good in the industry: 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KMX is 8.99, which is on the high side as it means it would take KMX, 8.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KMX's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMX outperforms 58.87% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.76 is on the high side and indicates that KMX has dependencies on debt financing.
- KMX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.76) than 69.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC4.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.99 indicates that KMX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.99, KMX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that KMX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KMX (0.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. KMX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.75% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.31% on average over the past years.
- KMX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.15%.
- Measured over the past years, KMX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.75%
EPS 3Y-22.26%
EPS 5Y-9.31%
EPS Q2Q%-46.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.17%
Revenue growth 5Y5.34%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.00% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, KMX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.05%
EPS Next 2Y-11.65%
EPS Next 3Y-1.82%
EPS Next 5Y24%
Revenue Next Year-2.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.1%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.09%
Revenue Next 5Y1.32%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. KMX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.54 indicates a correct valuation of KMX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say KMX is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39, the valuation of KMX can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. KMX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.13% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KMX is valued cheaper than 95.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.65%
EPS Next 3Y-1.82%
5. KMX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for KMX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
KMX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.84
+0.84 (+2.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-08 2026-04-08/amc
Inst Owners109.03%
Inst Owner Change4.07%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change0.98%
Market Cap5.93B
Revenue(TTM)25.94B
Net Income(TTM)457.84M
Analysts55.56
Price Target41.18 (-1.58%)
Short Float %10.27%
Short Ratio3.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-40.06%
Max EPS beat(2)13.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.06%
Max EPS beat(4)16.86%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.07%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)10.32%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.29%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.9%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.87%
PT rev (1m)1.44%
PT rev (3m)-6.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.25 |
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)13.74
FCFY32.85%
OCF(TTM)17.52
OCFY41.88%
SpS182.92
BVpS42.77
TBVpS41.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number54.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.79% | ||
| ROE | 7.55% | ||
| ROCE | 0.65% | ||
| ROIC | 0.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.49% | ||
| OM | 0.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 11.06% | ||
| FCFM | 7.51% |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)8.18%
ROE(5y)12.73%
ROIC(3y)0.57%
ROIC(5y)1.15%
ROICexc(3y)0.58%
ROICexc(5y)1.16%
ROICexgc(3y)0.58%
ROICexgc(5y)1.16%
ROCE(3y)0.76%
ROCE(5y)1.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-35.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-27.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.09%
OM growth 3Y-30.89%
OM growth 5Y-27.28%
PM growth 3Y-19.26%
PM growth 5Y-15.36%
GM growth 3Y2.19%
GM growth 5Y-3.87%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 34.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 162.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 515.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 425.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
F-Score8
WACC4.1%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)165.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)135.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.75%
EPS 3Y-22.26%
EPS 5Y-9.31%
EPS Q2Q%-46.91%
EPS Next Y-18.05%
EPS Next 2Y-11.65%
EPS Next 3Y-1.82%
EPS Next 5Y24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.17%
Revenue growth 5Y5.34%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
Revenue Next Year-2.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.1%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.09%
Revenue Next 5Y1.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.16%
EBIT growth 5Y-23.4%
EBIT Next Year22.81%
EBIT Next 3Y7.58%
EBIT Next 5Y21.46%
FCF growth 1Y383.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1181.31%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CARMAX INC / KMX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARMAX INC (KMX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KMX.
What is the valuation status for KMX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CARMAX INC (KMX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KMX stock?
CARMAX INC (KMX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CARMAX INC (KMX) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARMAX INC (KMX) is 13.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.
Can you provide the financial health for KMX stock?
The financial health rating of CARMAX INC (KMX) is 3 / 10.