CarMaxMEX:KMX 58 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.09% as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,349.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarMax ranks better than 88.28% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, CarMax's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 9.09%.
CarMax (MEX:KMX) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
The historical data trend for CarMax's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarMax's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarMax's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarMax's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.09% mean?
CarMax (MEX:KMX) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.09% as of Jul. 13, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #149 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is CarMax's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
CarMax's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.09%. Based on the distribution chart, CarMax ranks #149 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LAD and AN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #149 out of 1271 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places CarMax in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. CarMax's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.09%. 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 MXN1,349.23, compared to a current price of MXN850.00 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.09%. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (MEX:KMX), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.09% as of Jul. 13, 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% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,349.23.
GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KMX:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 9.09%
GF Value™: MXN1,349.23 vs. price of MXN850.00 (37% below fair value)
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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