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CarMaxLTS:0HTQ +1.89%65 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -1.59% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTQ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $77.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarMax ranks worse than 71.51% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. CarMax's forward rate of return for was -1.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CarMax's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTQ'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.11 Med: 8.15 Max: 16.23
Current: -1.2
During the past 13 years, CarMax's highest Forward Rate of Return was 16.23. The lowest was -5.11. And the median was 8.15.
LTS:0HTQ's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 71.51% of 997
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 10.32
vs LTS:0HTQ: -1.20
Unlike the Earnings Yield %, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
CarMax (LTS:0HTQ) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Explanation
Unlike the Earnings Yield, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over five years. The reason we use five years is to make it comparable to the growth rate.
Be Aware
In the Forward Rate of Return calculation, the growth rate is added directly to today's free cash flow yield. Therefore the calculation is reliable only if the company can grow at the same rate in the future as it did in the past. Investors should pay close attention to this when researching growth stocks. A more accurate measurement for return is Return on Capital.
CarMax Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
CarMax Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CarMax's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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.
LTS:0HTQ vs RUSHA, LAD, ALTB: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarMax's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarMax's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarMax's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
CarMax Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Calculation
Forward Rate of Return is a concept that Don Yacktman uses in his investment approach. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. He said in the interview (March 2012, when the S&P 500 was at about 1400):
If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.
The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).
* 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.
What does a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of -1.59% mean?
CarMax (LTS:0HTQ) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of -1.59% as of May. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #713 out of 997 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is CarMax's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
CarMax's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -1.59%. Based on the distribution chart, CarMax ranks #713 out of 997 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to RUSHA and LAD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #713 out of 997 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places CarMax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.32. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 10.32, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % mean?
A high Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarMax's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -1.59%. 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 $77.07, compared to a current price of $61.40 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -1.59%. 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % calculated?
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (LTS:0HTQ), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -1.59% 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 $77.07.
GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTQ:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: -1.59%
GF Value™: $77.07 vs. price of $61.40 (20.3% below fair value)
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 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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