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KMX Carmax PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Carmax stock as of Jul 16, 2025 is 17.19. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.63 and the stock price of $62.39 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 34% from its last 4 quarters average of 25.9.

KMX PE ratio history

How has KMX's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Carmax for the last ten years is 20.02. The current P/E ratio of 17.19 is 14% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, KMX's PE ratio peaked in the Aug 2024 quarter at 31.79, when the price was $84.55 and the EPS was $2.66. The lowest point was in the Feb 2019 quarter, when it reached 12.86 with a price of $62.1 and an EPS of $4.83.

Today
17.26
Average
20.02
Median
18.77
Minimum
12.86
Maximum
31.79

Carmax PE ratio history chart

Carmax PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 61.05% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -40.9% in 2022

YearPE ratioPE changePriceEPS
202525.77-1.15%$82.97$3.22
202426.0715.15%$79$3.03
202322.6446.82%$69.04$3.05
202215.42-40.9%$109.33$7.09
202126.0961.05%$119.51$4.58
202016.225.97%$87.31$5.39
201912.86-24.4%$62.1$4.83
201817.01-13.3%$61.92$3.64
201719.6230.19%$64.54$3.29
201615.07-37.8%$46.26$3.07
201524.2310.09%$67.11$2.77
201422.018.85%$48.43$2.2
201320.2220.57%$38.41$1.9
201216.77-20.33%$30.69$1.83
201121.0530.34%$35.37$1.68

KMX Price vs fair value

How does KMX's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

KMX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of KMX for the past years

The current PE ratio of KMX is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
24.2
5-year avg
22.33
10-year avg
20.02
15-year avg
19.91

PE vs average

KMX PE vs peers

What is KMX's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers CPRT and KAR, KMX's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than PAG's and AN's. Carmax is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (17.19) than its peers average of 20.48.

Stock namePE ratioMarket cap
GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc11.48$5.31B
AN Autonation Inc11.57$7.45B
PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc11.62$10.92B
RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc14.09$4.07B
KMX Carmax Inc 17.26$9.4B
CPRT Copart Inc29.98$44.65B
KAR KAR Auction Services Inc42.9$2.72B
CRMT Americas Carmart Inc60.74$461.67M
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Frequently asked questions

What is Carmax's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for KMX stock as of Jul 16, 2025, stands at 17.19.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Carmax (KMX)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for KMX stock is 24.2.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Carmax (KMX)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for KMX stock is 22.33.

What is the highest PE ratio for KMX?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 31.79 and it was in the Aug 2024 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for KMX compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of KMX is 14% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is KMX's PE ratio calculated (Carmax PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 16, 2025), Carmax's share price is $62.39. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2025 is $3.63. Therefore, Carmax's PE ratio for today is 17.19. PE RATIO(17.19) = STOCK PRICE($62.39) / TTM EPS($3.63)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.