KMX
CarMax Inc
NYSE: KMX · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
$39.08
+0.49% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$7.27B
P/E ratio
30.51
P/S ratio
0.26x
EPS (TTM)
$1.68
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$30 – $72
Volume
3.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
49
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
2.0
Growth
F7.0
Quality
B+4.0
Profitability
C5.7
Valuation
C+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$42.69
+9.24%
12-Month target
$41.89
+7.19%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
0 Strong Buy2 Buy14 Hold0 Sell4 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Debt/equity 0.47x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 1.66 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 0.89%
- Negative free cash flow $-687.29M
- Revenue declining -1.20% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $29.68B | $26.54B | $26.35B | $25.88B | $27.76B |
| Net income | $484.76M | $479.20M | $500.56M | $247.29M | $-120.68M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.68 |
| Free cash flow | $860.62M | $-6.69M | $156.50M | $1.24B | $-687.29M |
| Profit margin | 1.63% | 1.81% | 1.90% | 0.96% | 0.89% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | TUITE, TYLER | Sale | 986 | — |
| 2026-03-22 | TUITE, TYLER | Sale | 308 | — |
| 2026-03-22 | TUITE, TYLER | Buy | 611 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
CarMax Inc trades at $39.08. representing a P/E of 30.51x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 49/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.66, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $27.76B. with profit margins at 0.89%.
Frequently asked questions
What is CarMax Inc's stock price?
CarMax Inc (KMX) trades at $39.08, on a P/E of 30.5x and a P/S of 0.3x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is CarMax Inc overvalued?
CarMax Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 49/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of CarMax Inc (KMX)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $42.69, about 9.2% above the current $39.08. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is CarMax Inc's revenue?
CarMax Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $27.76B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
CarMax Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.66, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.26x
ROE4.20%
Beta1.20
50D MA$41.71
200D MA$43.69
Shares out0.14B
Float0.13B
Short ratio—
Avg volume3.2M
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