13F Pro Quality Score

54.1/100

Rank #1,236 of 2,879 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

31.9/100

Profitability

44.2/100

Balance Sheet

52.1/100

Earnings Quality

35.3/100

Free Cash Flow

55.2/100

Institutional Flow

56.6/100

Revenue Scale

95.1/100

Dilution Risk

79.2/100

KMX Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for CARMAX INC (KMX), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores KMX at 54.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,236 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. KMX scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (95.1). Areas of concern include revenue growth (31.9) and earnings quality (35.3), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2027), CARMAX INC reports quarterly revenue of $8.0B, net income of $185.6M, an operating margin of 3.2%. Top institutional holders of KMX by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. KMX trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1170010. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate KMX daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for CARMAX INC directly from SEC EDGAR.

Fun facts about CARMAX INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind KMX — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. consumer discretionary company · large-cap · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in Virginia.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Moves roughly 800,000 vehicles a year and posts annual revenue around $30 billion — making it one of the largest retailers of any kind in the country.
  • 3
    The History
    Launched in 1993 in Richmond as a bold experiment by Circuit City, it pioneered the concept of a no-haggle, fixed-price used-car superstore.
  • 4
    The Secret
    The real money isn't just the car on the lot — it's the in-house financing arm and extended warranties that quietly fatten the margins on every deal.
  • 5
    The Lore
    It practically invented the idea that buying a used car didn't have to feel like a hostage negotiation, and its multi-day return policy became an industry-wide talking point.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    Those giant used-car superstores with hundreds of vehicles under one roof, a no-haggle sticker on every windshield, and a ticker that rhymes with "car max" — yeah, you've driven past one.
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Revenue

Q1 2027

$8.0B

Net Income

Q1 2027

$185.6M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2027

$-85.7M

Operating Margin

Q1 2027

3.2%

ROIC

Q1 2027

1.1%

D/E Ratio

Q1 2027

2.97

AI Insight: KMX Ratio Trends

CarMax's profitability collapsed in Q1 2026, erasing gains; Q2 2026 recovery masks underlying volatility and deteriorating trailing margins.

Operating margin swung from -1.9% in Q1 2026 to 3.2% in Q2 2026; ROIC recovered to 5.7% from -2.5%, signaling operational rebound.

TTM operating margin fell to 1.4% versus 2.5% in Q3 2024; NPM compressed to 0.8% from 1.9%, indicating sustained profitability pressure.

Q2 2025 and Q2 2026 show similar strength (3.8% vs 3.2% OpMargin, 6.0% vs 5.7% ROIC), suggesting seasonal pattern rather than structural improvement.

Q1 2026 negative margins (-1.9% OpMargin, -2.0% NPM) represent first loss quarter in dataset; recovery in Q2 unclear if sustainable.

Extreme quarter-to-quarter volatility (OpMargin range: -1.9% to 3.8%) suggests cyclical headwinds or accounting/seasonal distortions affecting visibility.

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of CARMAX INC (KMX) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for KMX are available on the KMX stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

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