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CarMax's book value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN748.06.
During the past 12 months, CarMax's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of CarMax was 21.00% per year. The lowest was -26.40% per year. And the median was 11.50% per year.
CarMax's current price is MXN1030.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN748.06. Hence, today's PB Ratio of CarMax is 1.38.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of CarMax was 5.11. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 3.27.
Warning Sign:
CarMax Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.33) is close to 1-year high of 1.47.
CarMax (MEX:KMX) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
CarMax Book Value per Share Related Terms
CarMax Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CarMax's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:KMX vs LAD, AN, ALTB: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarMax's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CarMax PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarMax's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarMax's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Book Value per Share of MXN748.06 mean?
CarMax (MEX:KMX) has a Book Value per Share of MXN748.06 as of May. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors.
Is CarMax's Book Value per Share too high?
CarMax's current Book Value per Share is MXN748.06. Overall, CarMax has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarMax's Book Value per Share compare to LAD and AN?
CarMax's Book Value per Share of MXN748.06 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. CarMax's current Book Value per Share is MXN748.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CarMax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarMax (MEX:KMX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,348.01, compared to a current price of MXN1,030.00 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is MXN748.06. CarMax's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (MEX:KMX), the current Book Value per Share is MXN748.06 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CarMax (MEX:KMX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarMax stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,030.00 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,348.01.
GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KMX:
Book Value per Share: MXN748.06
GF Value™: MXN1,348.01 vs. price of MXN1,030.00 (23.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KMX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of over about 260 retail stores. It was formed in 1993 as a unit of Circuit City and spun off into an independent company in late 2002. Used-vehicle sales were 80% of fiscal 2026 revenue and wholesale about 17%, with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2026, the company retailed and wholesaled 780,684 and 538,203 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the US, but still estimates that it had only about 3.6% US market share of vehicles zero to 10 years old in calendar 2025. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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