CarMax (LTS:0HTQ) YoY EBITDA Growth: 4.05% (As of May. 2026)

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LTS:0HTQ CarMax Inc LTS:0HTQ
65 GF Score
Price $61.40
GF Value $77.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CarMax YoY EBITDA Growth?

CarMax LTS:0HTQ +1.89% 65 YoY EBITDA Growth is 4.05% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTQ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $77.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. CarMax's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.05%.

CarMax's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $4.01.

CarMax YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarMax's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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CarMax YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

CarMax Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
YoY EBITDA Growth
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CarMax Quarterly Data
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CarMax YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

CarMax's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Feb. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Feb. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Feb. 2025 ) |
=(10.9-11.76)/ | 11.76 |
=-7.31 %

CarMax's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: May. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2025 )) |
=(4.006-3.85)/ | 3.85 |
=4.05 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 4.05% mean?
CarMax (LTS:0HTQ) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 4.05% as of May. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for CarMax and its competitors.
Is CarMax's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
CarMax's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 4.05%. Overall, CarMax has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarMax's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to RUSHA and LAD?
CarMax's YoY EBITDA Growth of 4.05% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for CarMax and its competitors. CarMax's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 4.05%. 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 (LTS:0HTQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $77.06, compared to a current price of $61.40 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 4.05%. CarMax's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (LTS:0HTQ), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 4.05% 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 (LTS:0HTQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarMax stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $61.40 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $77.06. GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTQ:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 4.05%
  • GF Value™: $77.06 vs. price of $61.40 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTQ 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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