PE Ratio: 35.53

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 35.53 is 66% above its 5-year average of 21.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.06–39.89).

As of 2026-09-26T00:15:52.678Z. 72.25% above its 12-month average of 20.63.

PE Ratio (35.53) = Close Price ($57.21) / Diluted TTM EPS ($1.61)

KMX PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 35.5, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 95% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?

The P/E ratio for KMX stock is 35.53.

Is CarMax, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 35.53 is 66% above its 5-year average of 21.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.06–39.89).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for KMX stock is 20.63.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for KMX stock is 23.49.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for KMX stock is 21.36.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for KMX stock is 20.08.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for KMX stock is 20.28.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for KMX stock is 20.72.

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