CarMax (MEX:KMX) FCF Margin %: -1.07% (As of May. 2026)


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58 GF Score
Price MXN850.00
GF Value MXN1,351.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is CarMax FCF Margin %?

CarMax MEX:KMX 58 FCF Margin % is -1.07% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,351.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarMax ranks better than 59.29% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. CarMax's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN-1,488 Mil. CarMax's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN139,033 Mil. Therefore, CarMax's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -1.07%.

As of today, CarMax's current FCF Yield % is 13.24%.

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

MEX:KMX' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.96   Med: -0.41   Max: 4.8
Current: 4.12


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CarMax was 4.80%. The lowest was -8.96%. And the median was -0.41%.

MEX:KMX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
59.29% of 1324 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs MEX:KMX: 4.12


CarMax FCF Margin % Related Terms


CarMax FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarMax'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.

CarMax FCF Margin % Chart

CarMax Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.96 2.90 -0.03 0.59 4.80

CarMax Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 2.16 9.92 19.22 -11.56 -1.07

MEX:KMX vs AN, LAD, RUSHA: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarMax'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.


CarMax FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CarMax's FCF Margin % falls into.


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CarMax FCF Margin % Calculation

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

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=21402.885/445691.193
=4.80 %

CarMax's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1487.676/139032.952
=-1.07 %

* 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 -1.07% mean?
CarMax (MEX:KMX) has a FCF Margin % of -1.07% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #539 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is CarMax's FCF Margin % too high?
CarMax's current FCF Margin % is -1.07%. Based on the distribution chart, CarMax ranks #539 out of 1324 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 FCF Margin % compare to AN and LAD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #539 out of 1324 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts CarMax in the upper 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 CarMax 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. CarMax's current FCF Margin % is -1.07%. 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 MXN1,351.49, compared to a current price of MXN850.00 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.07%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (MEX:KMX), the current FCF Margin % is -1.07% 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 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,351.49. GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KMX:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.07%
  • GF Value™: MXN1,351.49 vs. price of MXN850.00 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

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 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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