CRMT (America's Car-Mart) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -31.09% (As of Apr. 2026)

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CRMT America's Car-Mart Inc CRMT
47 GF Score
Price $3.53
GF Value $38.01
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is America's Car-Mart Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

America's Car-Mart CRMT -6.37% 47 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.09% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CRMT with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Vehicles & Parts companies, America's Car-Mart ranks worse than 92.67% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. America's Car-Mart's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-137 Mil. America's Car-Mart's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $440 Mil. Therefore, America's Car-Mart's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -31.09%.

The historical rank and industry rank for America's Car-Mart's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

CRMT' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.68   Med: 12.26   Max: 30.13
Current: -27.82

During the past 13 years, America's Car-Mart's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 30.13%. The lowest was -28.68%. And the median was 12.26%.

CRMT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
92.67% of 1283 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.58 vs CRMT: -27.82

America's Car-Mart  (NAS:CRMT) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


America's Car-Mart Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


America's Car-Mart Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for America's Car-Mart's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

America's Car-Mart Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

America's Car-Mart Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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America's Car-Mart Quarterly Data
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CRMT vs UCAR, KXIN, AZI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, America's Car-Mart's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.


America's Car-Mart Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, America's Car-Mart's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where America's Car-Mart's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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America's Car-Mart Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

America's Car-Mart's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=-139.111/( (547.02+423.189 )/ 2 )
=-139.111/485.1045
=-28.68 %

America's Car-Mart's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-136.8/( (456.943+423.189)/ 2 )
=-136.8/440.066
=-31.09 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -31.09% mean?
America's Car-Mart (CRMT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -31.09% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on America's Car-Mart and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, America's Car-Mart ranks #1189 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is America's Car-Mart's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
America's Car-Mart's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.09%. Based on the distribution chart, America's Car-Mart ranks #1189 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, America's Car-Mart has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does America's Car-Mart's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UCAR and KXIN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, America's Car-Mart ranks #1189 out of 1283 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places America's Car-Mart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.58. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.58, based on 1,283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on America's Car-Mart and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. America's Car-Mart's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is America's Car-Mart stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, America's Car-Mart (CRMT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.01, compared to a current price of $3.53 — trading 90.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.09%. America's Car-Mart's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For America's Car-Mart (CRMT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -31.09% as of Apr. 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 America's Car-Mart (CRMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, America's Car-Mart stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.53 is trading 90.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.01. GuruFocus considers America's Car-Mart to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CRMT:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -31.09%
  • GF Value™: $38.01 vs. price of $3.53 (90.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CRMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


America's Car-Mart Business Description

Address 1805 North 2nd Street, Suite 401, Rogers, AR, USA, 72756
America's Car-Mart Inc is an automotive retailer in the U.S. focused exclusively on the Integrated Auto Sales and Finance segment of the used car market. The company's operations are principally conducted through its two operating subsidiaries, America's Car Mart Inc and Colonial Auto Finance. It predominantly sells older model used vehicles and provides financing for substantially all of its customers. It earns revenue from the sale of used vehicles and, in the majority of cases, a related service contract and an accident protection plan product, as well as interest income and late fees from the related financing.
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