Which has grown faster, KMX or NIO?

Over the past five years, NIO grew revenue faster — KMX at a 2.39% CAGR versus NIO at 33.07%.

Is KMX or NIO more profitable?

KMX runs the higher net margin — KMX at 0.84% versus NIO at -8.84%.

How have KMX and NIO total returns compared?

Over the past 5 years, KMX delivered 0.33% and NIO delivered -36.42% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) vs NIO Inc. (NIO)

A side-by-side comparison of CarMax, Inc. and NIO Inc. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of September 2, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

KMX

CarMax, Inc.

$8.76B

$61.76Consumer CyclicalDelayed quote: Sep 2, 2026, 2:54 PM EDT

NIO

NIO Inc.

$9.61B

$3.88Consumer CyclicalDelayed quote: Sep 2, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT

Total return — KMX vs NIO

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 8y

KMX -22.6% (-3.2%/yr)NIO -38.5% (-5.9%/yr)KMX compounded faster over this window

KMX NIO

KMX vs NIO: by the numbers

•NIO is the larger company ($9.61B vs $8.76B market cap).
•KMX is profitable (0.84% net margin) while NIO runs a net loss (-8.84%).
•NIO grew revenue faster over the past five years (33.07% vs 2.39% CAGR).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	KMX	NIO
P/E ratio	37.89	N/A
Forward P/E	22.64	N/A
P/S ratio	0.33	0.70
P/B ratio	1.42	16.02
FCF yield	11.47%	1.52%

Profitability

Metric	KMX	NIO
Gross margin	10.24%	15.74%
Operating margin	-1.85%	-16.89%
Net margin	0.84%	-8.84%
ROE	3.64%	-200.85%
ROIC	-1.21%	-14.76%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	KMX	NIO
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	2.39%	33.07%
EPS CAGR (5Y)	-18.18%	N/A
FCF CAGR (5Y)	13.85%	N/A
Total return CAGR (5Y)	-13.69%	-36.42%

Frequently asked

Which has grown faster, KMX or NIO?: Over the past five years, NIO grew revenue faster — KMX at a 2.39% CAGR versus NIO at 33.07%.
Is KMX or NIO more profitable?: KMX runs the higher net margin — KMX at 0.84% versus NIO at -8.84%.
How have KMX and NIO total returns compared?: Over the past 5 years, KMX delivered 0.33% and NIO delivered -36.42% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified September 2, 2026.