CarMax, Inc.
KMXConsumer CyclicalNASDAQAuto & Truck Dealerships
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer cyclical sector, CarMax, Inc. focuses on Auto & Truck Dealerships services and products. CarMax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles and related products in the United States. Valued at $8.98B, KMX is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company operates in two segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance.
Market Cap
$8.98B
Beta
1.17
P/E (TTM)
39.31
P/E (Fwd)
20.64
EPS (TTM)
$1.61
EPS (Fwd)
$3.07
ROE
3.6%
ROA
1.6%
Cash
$132.2M
Total Debt
$18.83B
Free CF
-$160.0M
52W Change
3.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KMX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, KMX finished 28.76% above its 150-day moving average ($47.71) and 33.60% above its 200-day moving average ($45.98). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KMX overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, KMX's RSI(14) was 55.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
CarMax, Inc. carries $18.83B in total debt against $132.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 142.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$160.0M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 3.6% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $29.68B (2023) to $25.88B (2026), a 13% decline worth watching.
CarMax, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for CarMax, Inc. and its sector.