Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
1.398
Neutral
RSI(14)
58.922
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
75.365
Neutral
ATR(14)
1.394
Low Volatility
CCI(14)
121.535
Buy
Williams %R
18.470
Overbought
TRIX(12,20)
0.290
Sell
StochRSI(14)
59.689
Sell
Carmax Inc
KMX40.920USD
-0.090-0.22%
Close 12/15, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
6.04BMarket Cap
11.93P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of Carmax Inc
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12Key Insights
Carmax Inc's fundamentals are relatively stable, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 44/95 in the Specialty Retailers industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Hold, with the highest price target at 43.13.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend down.The company has been performing strongly in the stock market over the past month, which is supported by its strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Carmax Inc's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
20
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
43.131
Target Price
+9.86%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Carmax Inc Highlights
StrengthsRisks
CarMax, Inc. is a retailer of used autos. The Company operates through two segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance (CAF). The CarMax Sales Operations segment consists of all aspects of its auto merchandising and service operations. The CarMax Sales Operations segment sells used vehicles, purchases used vehicles from customers and other sources, sells related products and services, and arranges financing options for customers. The CAF segment consists solely of its own finance operation that provides financing for customers buying retail vehicles from the Company. The CAF segment also services all auto loans, it originates and is responsible for providing billing statements, collecting payments, maintaining contact with delinquent customers, and arranging for the repossession of vehicles securing defaulted loans. It provides customers with a range of other related products and services, including extended protection plan (EPP) products and vehicle repair services.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is 11.96, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 162.65M shares, decreasing 8.73% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by ETHSX
Star Investor ETHSX holds 14.71K shares of this stock.
Lower Market Activity
The company has less investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 0.15.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current financial score of Carmax Inc is 6.98, ranking 55/95 in the Specialty Retailers industry. Its financial status is weak, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 6.59B, representing a year-over-year decrease of 5.97%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year decrease of 28.18%.
Score
Financials
4.47
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
10.00
Operational Efficiency
7.45
Growth Potential
6.25
Shareholder Returns
6.75
Carmax Inc's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current valuation score of Carmax Inc is 6.79, ranking 66/95 in the Specialty Retailers industry. Its current P/E ratio is 11.96, which is 180.71% below the recent high of 33.57 and 24.70% above the recent low of 9.01.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 44/95
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current earnings forecast score of Carmax Inc is 6.00, ranking 71/95 in the Specialty Retailers industry. The average price target for Carmax Inc is 35.00, with a high of 108.97 and a low of 25.00.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
20
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
43.131
Target Price
+9.86%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
20
Total
10
Median
12
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
Carmax Inc
KMX
20
O'Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
31
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
29
Autozone Inc
AZO
29
Carvana Co
CVNA
26
Lithia Motors Inc
LAD
16
1
2
3
4
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current price momentum score of Carmax Inc is 9.12, ranking 34/95 in the Specialty Retailers industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 44.73 and the support level at 34.62, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
40.764
Buy
MA10
39.853
Buy
MA20
37.785
Buy
MA50
39.784
Buy
MA100
48.376
Sell
MA200
58.416
Sell
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current institutional shareholding score of Carmax Inc is 10.00, ranking 1/95 in the Specialty Retailers industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 110.76%, representing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 2.03%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 16.86M shares, representing 11.48% of shares outstanding, with 2.96% decrease in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
State Street Investment Management (US)
Janus Henderson Investors
Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
Baird Trust Company LLC
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current risk assessment score of Carmax Inc is 3.98, ranking 65/95 in the Specialty Retailers industry. The company's beta value is 1.29. This indicates that the stock tends to outperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences larger declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
1.28
VaR
+3.74%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+65.38%
240-Day Volatility
+51.38%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+5.59%
120 days
+5.59%
5 years
+10.07%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-24.33%
120 days
-24.33%
5 years
-24.60%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
-1.62
120 days
-1.47
5 years
-0.30
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+65.38%
3 years
+65.38%
5 years
+80.06%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
-0.78
3 years
-0.21
5 years
-0.17
Skewness
240 days
-3.11
3 years
-1.89
5 years
-1.75
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+51.38%
5 years
+43.72%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+5.37%
5 years
+7.04%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
-138.64%
240 days
-138.64%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+55.46%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+71.72%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+2.09%
120 days
+2.21%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+15.34%
60 days
+40.84%
120 days
+48.62%
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Carmax Inc?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Carmax Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Carmax Inc’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of Carmax Inc?
To generate the financial health score of Carmax Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Carmax Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Carmax Inc.
How do we generate the company valuation score of Carmax Inc?
To generate the company valuation score of Carmax Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Carmax Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Carmax Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Carmax Inc.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Carmax Inc?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of Carmax Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Carmax Inc’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of Carmax Inc?
When generating the price momentum score for Carmax Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Carmax Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Carmax Inc.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Carmax Inc?
To generate the institutional confidence score of Carmax Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Carmax Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Carmax Inc.
How do we generate the risk management score of Carmax Inc?
To assess the risk management score of Carmax Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Carmax Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Carmax Inc.
