CarMaxMEX:KMX 58 Days Inventory is 52.06 as of May. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 57.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,259.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,294 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarMax ranks better than 71.48% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CarMax's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN70,865 Mil. CarMax's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN124,209 Mil.
Hence, CarMax's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 52.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for CarMax's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KMX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.82 Med: 57.25 Max: 66.12
Current: 56.04
During the past 13 years, CarMax's highest Days Inventory was 66.12. The lowest was 52.82. And the median was 57.25.
MEX:KMX's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71.48% of 1294
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.43
vs MEX:KMX: 56.04
CarMax's Days Inventory
declined
from May. 2025 (53.36) to May. 2026 (52.06).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CarMax's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 1.75.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CarMax's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.51.
CarMax (MEX:KMX) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CarMax's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CarMax's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
CarMax Days Inventory Related Terms
CarMax Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CarMax's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarMax's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarMax's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarMax's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 52.06 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.25. Over the past decade, CarMax's Days Inventory has ranged from 52.82 to 66.12. According to the industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #369 out of 1294 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is CarMax's Days Inventory too high?
CarMax's current Days Inventory of 52.06 is near median its 10-year median of 57.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.82 to a high of 66.12. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.43. CarMax's value of 52.06 is 35.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarMax ranks #369 out of 1294 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to LAD and AN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #369 out of 1294 companies for Days Inventory. This puts CarMax in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.43. CarMax's value of 52.06 is 35.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CarMax's own Days Inventory has ranged from 52.82 to 66.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.25 vs. the industry median of 80.43, CarMax has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.43, based on 1,294 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarMax's current Days Inventory of 52.06 is 35.3% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarMax's current Days Inventory is 52.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.25. 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 MXN1,259.66, compared to a current price of MXN850.00 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 52.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.25 and 35.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.43. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (MEX:KMX), the current Days Inventory is 52.06 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 MXN850.00 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,259.66.
GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KMX:
Days Inventory: 52.06 (near median its 10-year median of 57.25)
GF Value™: MXN1,259.66 vs. price of MXN850.00 (32.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#369 of 1294)
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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