CarMax (MEX:KMX) Research & Development: MXN0 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


MEX:KMX CarMax Inc MEX:KMX
58 GF Score
Price MXN850.00
GF Value MXN1,351.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is CarMax Research & Development?

CarMax MEX:KMX 58 Research & Development is MXN0 Mil 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. CarMax's Research & Development for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

CarMax  (MEX:KMX) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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CarMax Research & Development Historical Data

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CarMax Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN0 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN0 Mil mean?
CarMax (MEX:KMX) has a Research & Development of MXN0 Mil as of May. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors.
Is CarMax's Research & Development too high?
CarMax's current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to AN and LAD?
CarMax's Research & Development of MXN0 Mil 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 Research & Development for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on CarMax and its competitors. CarMax's current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. 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 Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (MEX:KMX), the current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: MXN0 Mil
  • 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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