CarMaxMEX:KMX 58 Buyback Yield % is 6.09 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 3.70. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,348.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarMax ranks better than 90.72% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for CarMax's Buyback Yield % 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: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarMax's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarMax's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarMax's Buyback Yield % 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.
CarMax (MEX:KMX) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.09 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #32 out of 345 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is CarMax's Buyback Yield % too high?
CarMax's current Buyback Yield % of 6.09 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 3.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.18. CarMax's value of 6.09 is 3283.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarMax ranks #32 out of 345 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CarMax has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarMax's Buyback Yield % compare to LAD and AN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #32 out of 345 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places CarMax in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.18. CarMax's value of 6.09 is 3283.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.70 vs. the industry median of 0.18, CarMax has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.18, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarMax's current Buyback Yield % of 6.09 is 3283.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarMax's current Buyback Yield % is 6.09, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 3.70. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,348.83, compared to a current price of MXN850.00 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.09, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 3.70 and 3283.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.18. CarMax's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (MEX:KMX), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.09 as of Jul. 08, 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 MXN850.00 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,348.83.
GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KMX:
Buyback Yield %: 6.09 (65% above median its 10-year median of 3.70)
GF Value™: MXN1,348.83 vs. price of MXN850.00 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3283.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#32 of 345)
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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