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CarMax, Inc.

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Episodes tracked
2
Episodes linked
2
Latest video
Q4 FY2026
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$40.33
+2.16 (+5.66%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
24.01x
Forward: 14.44x
Market cap / Volume
—
Volume: —
Revenue / Earnings Growth
-1.2%
Earnings: -234.3%
Margins
1.8% op
Gross: 12.1% · Net: 0.9%
Balance sheet
2.20x current
Debt / Equity: 318.2
52-week range / Beta
$30.26 - $71.99
Beta: 1.18
Analyst target
$42.17
Upside: 4.6%
Cash / shareholder return
-1.55% FCF yield
Dividend yield: —

Company context

Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
Country: United States
Employees: —
Price to book: 0.97x
Return on equity: 4.1%
CarMax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles and related products in the United States. The company operates in two segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. The CarMax Sales Operations segment offers customers a range of makes and models of used vehicles, including domestic, imported, and luxury vehicles, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles; used vehicle auctions; extended protection plans to customers at the time of sale; and reconditioning and vehicle repair services. The CarMax Auto Finance segment provides financing alternatives for retail customers across a range of credit spectrum and arrangements with various financial institutions. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.

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KMX vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

CarMax, Inc.
KMX
YouTube
Latest video
Q4 FY2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SSNC
YouTube
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Charles Schwab Corporation
SCHW
YouTube
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
KMX
$5.72B
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
$16.15B
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
$156.78B
Charles Schwab Corporation
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
KMX
24.0x
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
20.8x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
17.9x
Charles Schwab Corporation
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
KMX
14.4x
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
8.9x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
12.5x
Charles Schwab Corporation
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
KMX
-1.2%
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
8.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
15.8%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
KMX
-234.3%
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
8.3%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
38.6%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
KMX
1.8%
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
24.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
49.4%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
KMX
12.1%
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
48.0%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
97.5%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
KMX
0.9%
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
12.7%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
38.0%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
KMX
4.1%
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
11.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
19.1%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
KMX
-1.6%
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
7.9%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
6.2%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
KMX
318.18x
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
110.67x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
120.77x
Charles Schwab Corporation
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
KMX
2.20x
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
1.10x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
0.63x
Charles Schwab Corporation
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
KMX
1.18
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
1.12
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
0.80
Charles Schwab Corporation
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
KMX
—
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
1.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
1.2%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
KMX
4.6%
CarMax, Inc.
SSNC
41.4%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
28.5%
Charles Schwab Corporation

Episode timeline

Episode archive for KMX

Each row is one earnings episode with every verified platform link available.

Q4 FY2026
Episode live
Published youtube complete
KMX Stock: EPS Beats by 55% — Q4 FY2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for CarMax, Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
YouTube
Deep Dive
Episode live
Published podcast complete
Charged Alpha | CarMax, Inc. (KMX) | S&P 500 Deep Dive — Ep. 161
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for CarMax, Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Podcast