CarMax, Inc.
KMX
Rank in Stocks
#2547
CarMax, Inc., together with its associated entities, functions as a prominent... CarMax, Inc., together with its associated entities, functions as a prominent purveyor of previously owned automobiles across the United States. Its business operations are strategically structured into two principal divisions: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. Through its retail offerings, the company provides an extensive selection of pre-owned vehicles, including various domestic, imported, and luxury models, in addition to hybrid and electric options. Customers also have the opportunity to purchase extended protection plans at the time of their vehicle acquisition. Separately, CarMax sells older, higher-mileage vehicles—typically around ten years old with over 100,000 miles—via wholesale auctions. Furthermore, CarMax delivers reconditioning and repair services for its vehicles. For its retail clients, the company facilitates a range of financing alternatives designed to accommodate diverse credit profiles, managed both by its internal CarMax Auto Finance segment and through arrangements with various external financial institutions. As of February 28, 2022, CarMax operated a network comprising approximately 230 retail locations specializing in used cars. Founded in 1993, CarMax, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
Share Price
$53.29
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$7.56B
Change (1 day)
1.73%
Change (1 year)
24.22%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: -0.48%
According to CarMax, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is -0.48%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 2.68%.
Operating Margin history for CarMax, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -0.48% | -117.14% |
| 2025 | 2.80% | 4.48% |
| 2024 | 2.68% | -355.24% |
| 2023 | -1.05% | -160.69% |
| 2022 | 1.73% | 20.14% |
| 2021 | 1.44% | -47.06% |
| 2020 | 2.72% | -11.40% |
| 2019 | 3.07% | -53.70% |
| 2018 | 6.63% | 51.37% |
| 2017 | 4.38% | -36.61% |
| 2016 | 6.91% | 56.69% |
| 2015 | 4.41% | 12.50% |
| 2014 | 3.92% | -41.41% |
| 2013 | 6.69% | 65.59% |
| 2012 | 4.04% | -14.23% |
| 2011 | 4.71% | 25.60% |
| 2010 | 3.75% | 290.63% |
| 2009 | 0.96% | -63.22% |
| 2008 | 2.61% | -39.72% |
| 2007 | 4.33% | 95.05% |
| 2006 | 2.22% | 12.69% |
| 2005 | 1.97% | -11.66% |
| 2004 | 2.23% | 16.75% |
| 2003 | 1.91% | -20.42% |
| 2002 | 2.40% | 55.84% |
| 2001 | 1.54% | 156.67% |
| 2000 | 0.60% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | - |
US
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| 3.78% | -107.88% |
US
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| 4.33% | -109.02% |
BE
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| 0.00% | - |
US
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| 13.28% | -127.67% |
TW
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.