CarMax (MEX:KMX) Stock Based Compensation: MXN1,681 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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MEX:KMX CarMax Inc MEX:KMX
62 GF Score
Price MXN959.00
GF Value MXN1,298.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CarMax Stock Based Compensation?

CarMax MEX:KMX 62 Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,681 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMX with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,298.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

CarMax's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN728 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was MXN1,681 Mil.

CarMax Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

CarMax Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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CarMax Stock Based Compensation Chart

CarMax Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,227.95 1,570.19 2,042.18 2,764.96 1,705.16

CarMax Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Stock Based Compensation Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 912.85 457.82 295.07 200.74 727.76
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CarMax Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 MXN1,681 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,681 Mil mean?
CarMax (MEX:KMX) has a Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,681 Mil as of May. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for CarMax and its competitors.
Is CarMax's Stock Based Compensation too high?
CarMax's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,681 Mil. Overall, CarMax has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarMax's Stock Based Compensation compare to LAD and AN?
CarMax's Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,681 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for CarMax and its competitors. CarMax's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,681 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,298.00, compared to a current price of MXN959.00 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,681 Mil. CarMax's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (MEX:KMX), the current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,681 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 MXN959.00 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,298.00. GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KMX:

  • Stock Based Compensation: MXN1,681 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN1,298.00 vs. price of MXN959.00 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 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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