CarMax, Inc.
KMXConsumer CyclicalNASDAQAuto & Truck Dealerships · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeCarMax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles and related products in the United States. Valued at $8.14B, KMX is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company operates in two segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance.
Market Cap
$8.14B
Beta
1.16
P/E (TTM)
36.28
P/E (Fwd)
18.90
EPS (TTM)
$1.58
EPS (Fwd)
$3.03
ROE
3.6%
ROA
1.6%
Cash
$132.2M
Total Debt
$18.83B
Free CF
-$160.0M
52W Change
-8.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $132.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $18.83B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$160.0M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. 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. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing KMX's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.