CRMT (America's Car-Mart) FCF Margin %: -2.16% (As of Jan. 2026)


CRMT America's Car-Mart Inc CRMT
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What is America's Car-Mart FCF Margin %?

America's Car-Mart CRMT -31.58% 53 FCF Margin % is -2.16% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CRMT with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, America's Car-Mart ranks worse than 57.4% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. America's Car-Mart's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-6 Mil. America's Car-Mart's Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $287 Mil. Therefore, America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -2.16%.

As of today, America's Car-Mart's current FCF Yield % is 65.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CRMT' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.34   Med: -1.41   Max: 3.12
Current: 1.05


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of America's Car-Mart was 3.12%. The lowest was -11.34%. And the median was -1.41%.

CRMT's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
57.4% of 1324 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs CRMT: 1.05


America's Car-Mart FCF Margin % Related Terms


America's Car-Mart FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin % 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.

America's Car-Mart FCF Margin % Chart

America's Car-Mart Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.90 -11.34 -11.27 -5.74 -3.79

America's Car-Mart Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
FCF Margin % 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 -9.68 4.98 -1.87 2.36 -2.16

CRMT vs SDA, NXB, UCAR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


America's Car-Mart FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin % falls into.


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America's Car-Mart FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Apr. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Apr. 2025 )
=-52.654/1390.932
=-3.79 %

America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-6.197/286.792
=-2.16 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -2.16% mean?
America's Car-Mart (CRMT) has a FCF Margin % of -2.16% as of Jan. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on America's Car-Mart and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, America's Car-Mart ranks #760 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin % too high?
America's Car-Mart's current FCF Margin % is -2.16%. Based on the distribution chart, America's Car-Mart ranks #760 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, America's Car-Mart has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does America's Car-Mart's FCF Margin % compare to SDA and NXB?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, America's Car-Mart ranks #760 out of 1324 companies for FCF Margin %. This places America's Car-Mart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on America's Car-Mart and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. America's Car-Mart's current FCF Margin % is -2.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is America's Car-Mart stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, America's Car-Mart (CRMT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.28, compared to a current price of $2.60 — trading 94% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.16%. America's Car-Mart's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For America's Car-Mart (CRMT), the current FCF Margin % is -2.16% as of Jan. 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 America's Car-Mart (CRMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, America's Car-Mart stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.60 is trading 94% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.28. GuruFocus considers America's Car-Mart to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CRMT:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.16%
  • GF Value™: $43.28 vs. price of $2.60 (94% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 9 warning signs

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


America's Car-Mart Business Description

Address 1805 North 2nd Street, Suite 401, Rogers, AR, USA, 72756
America's Car-Mart Inc is an automotive retailer in the U.S. focused exclusively on the Integrated Auto Sales and Finance segment of the used car market. The company's operations are principally conducted through its two operating subsidiaries, America's Car Mart Inc and Colonial Auto Finance. It predominantly sells older model used vehicles and provides financing for substantially all of its customers. It earns revenue from the sale of used vehicles and, in the majority of cases, a related service contract and an accident protection plan product, as well as interest income and late fees from the related financing.
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