CarMax (FRA:XA4) EPS (Basic): €1.32 (TTM As of May. 2026)


FRA:XA4 CarMax Inc FRA:XA4
64 GF Score
Price €45.19
GF Value €63.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is CarMax EPS (Basic)?

CarMax FRA:XA4 -1.87% 64 EPS (Basic) is €1.32 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:XA4 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

CarMax's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €1.12. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €1.32.

CarMax's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €1.12. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €1.32.

CarMax's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €1.12. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 2.33.

During the past 12 months, CarMax's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -24.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -1.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -12.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -1.50% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, CarMax's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 268.40% per year. The lowest was -22.30% per year. And the median was 12.75% per year.


CarMax  (FRA:XA4) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


CarMax EPS (Basic) Related Terms


CarMax EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarMax's EPS (Basic) 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.

CarMax EPS (Basic) Chart

CarMax Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.25 2.85 2.81 3.09 1.42

CarMax Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.22 0.55 0.37 -0.72 1.12
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CarMax EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

CarMax's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Feb. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(209.207-0)/147.258
=1.42

CarMax's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: May. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(158.897-0)/141.847
=1.12

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.32

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €1.32 mean?
CarMax (FRA:XA4) has a EPS (Basic) of €1.32 as of May. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors.
Is CarMax's EPS (Basic) too high?
CarMax's current EPS (Basic) is €1.32. Overall, CarMax has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarMax's EPS (Basic) compare to AN and LAD?
CarMax's EPS (Basic) of €1.32 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 EPS (Basic) for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. CarMax's current EPS (Basic) is €1.32. 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 (FRA:XA4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.47, compared to a current price of €45.19 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €1.32. CarMax's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (FRA:XA4), the current EPS (Basic) is €1.32 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 (FRA:XA4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarMax stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €45.19 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.47. GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XA4:

  • EPS (Basic): €1.32
  • GF Value™: €63.47 vs. price of €45.19 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CarMax Business Description

Address 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA, USA, 23238
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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