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Is the current ratio high or low?

The current ratio of 2.70 is in line with its 5-year average of 2.50, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.99–3.20).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 15.07% above its 12-month average of 2.35.

Quick Ratio|Debt to Equity|P/B Ratio|All Metrics
Current Ratio

KMX Current Ratio

2.70

Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.

-1.35% 5Y
KMX Current Ratio

KMX Average Current Ratio Chart

KMX Current Ratio

KMX Current vs Average Current Ratio Chart

KMX Current Ratio Metrics

CURRENT RATIO

2.70

CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM

2.35

CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y

2.36

CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y

2.50

CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y

2.47

CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y

2.57

CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y

2.59

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+15.07%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+14.58%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+8.38%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+9.49%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+5.34%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+4.53%

KMX Competitors' Current Ratio

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Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

2.70

Quick Ratio

0.49

Current Ratio Formula & Definition

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Current Ratio FAQ

What is the current ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The current ratio for KMX stock is 2.70.
Is CarMax, Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 2.70 is in line with its 5-year average of 2.50, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.99–3.20).
What is the TTM average current ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The TTM average current ratio for KMX stock is 2.35.
What is the 3Y average current ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 3Y average current ratio for KMX stock is 2.36.
What is the 5Y average current ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 5Y average current ratio for KMX stock is 2.50.
What is the 10Y average current ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 10Y average current ratio for KMX stock is 2.47.
What is the 15Y average current ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 15Y average current ratio for KMX stock is 2.57.
What is the 20Y average current ratio for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 20Y average current ratio for KMX stock is 2.59.

KMX Current Ratio History

DATECURRENT RATIO
2026-05-312.70
2026-02-282.20
2025-11-301.99
2025-08-312.46
2025-05-312.39
2025-02-282.31
2024-11-302.30
2024-08-312.25
2024-05-312.50
2024-02-292.26
2023-11-302.45
2023-08-312.32
2023-05-312.54
2023-02-282.60
2022-11-302.57
2022-08-312.75
2022-05-312.72
2022-02-283.20
2021-11-302.90
2021-08-312.74
2021-05-312.24
2021-02-282.42
2020-11-302.60
2020-08-312.71
2020-05-312.85
2020-02-292.39
2019-11-302.43
2019-08-312.42
2019-05-312.21
2019-02-282.45
2018-11-302.50
2018-08-312.35
2018-05-312.30
2018-02-282.61
2017-11-302.70
2017-08-312.33
2017-05-312.34
2017-02-282.60
2016-11-302.61
2016-08-312.54
2016-05-312.23
2016-02-292.46
2015-11-302.85
2015-08-312.50
2015-05-312.67
2015-02-282.61
2014-11-302.77
2014-08-312.77
2014-05-312.74
2014-02-283.02
2013-11-303.42
2013-08-313.40
2013-05-313.46
2013-02-283.38
2012-11-303.62
2012-08-313.73
2012-05-313.12
2012-02-292.87
2011-11-303.10
2011-08-313.05
2011-05-312.67
2011-02-282.77
2010-12-272.85
2010-09-102.54
2010-05-312.03
2010-02-283.26
2009-11-303.26
2009-08-312.74
2009-05-312.27
2009-04-092.62
2008-11-302.98
2008-08-312.97
2008-05-312.77
2008-02-292.77
2007-11-302.38
2007-08-312.67
2007-05-312.36
2007-02-282.25
2006-11-302.40
2006-08-312.36
2006-05-312.60
2006-02-282.59
2005-11-302.60
2005-08-312.32
2005-05-312.03
2005-02-282.63
2004-11-303.23
2004-10-083.30
2004-05-312.90
2004-02-293.19
2003-11-303.29
2003-09-153.27
2003-05-312.87
2003-02-282.86
2002-11-303.92
2002-08-314.08

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About CarMax, Inc.

CarMax, Inc., together with its associated entities, functions as a prominent purveyor of previously owned automobiles across the United States. Its business operations are strategically structured into two principal divisions: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. Through its retail offerings, the company provides an extensive selection of pre-owned vehicles, including various domestic, imported, and luxury models, in addition to hybrid and electric options. Customers also have the opportunity to purchase extended protection plans at the time of their vehicle acquisition. Separately, CarMax sells older, higher-mileage vehicles—typically around ten years old with over 100,000 miles—via wholesale auctions. Furthermore, CarMax delivers reconditioning and repair services for its vehicles. For its retail clients, the company facilitates a range of financing alternatives designed to accommodate diverse credit profiles, managed both by its internal CarMax Auto Finance segment and through arrangements with various external financial institutions. As of February 28, 2022, CarMax operated a network comprising approximately 230 retail locations specializing in used cars. Founded in 1993, CarMax, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.

Richmond, VA
30,048 employees
www.carmax.com
Consumer Cyclical / Auto - Dealerships
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto - Dealerships
CEO
Keith Barr
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