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Net Profit Margin: 2.32%

Is the net profit margin high or low?

The net profit margin of 2.32% is 20% above its 5-year average of 1.93%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.03%–5.67%).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 107.02% above its 12-month average of 1.12%.

Profit Margin

KMX Profit Margin

2.32%

Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.

-35.13% 5Y
KMX Net Profit Margin

KMX Average Net Profit Margin Chart

KMX Net Profit Margin

KMX Current vs Average Net Profit Margin Chart

KMX Net Profit Margin Metrics

NET PROFIT MARGIN

2.32%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM

1.12%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y

1.84%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y

1.94%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y

2.97%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y

3.41%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y

3.30%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+107.02%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+26.08%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+19.29%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-22.10%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-32.15%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-29.82%

KMX Competitors' Net Profit Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPNET PROFIT MARGINTTM3Y5Y
CarMax, Inc. (KMX)$7.49B2.32%1.12%1.84%1.94%
Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)vs ›$7.41B9.94%8.23%0.15%7.00%
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs ›$7.30B3.77%4.11%1.12%3.18%
Chewy, Inc. (CHWY)vs ›$7.68B1.57%2.54%1.81%1.02%
The Gap, Inc. (GAP)vs ›$7.28B6.25%5.45%3.25%1.62%
LKQ Corporation (LKQ)vs ›$6.89B3.71%4.58%6.22%6.46%
Macy's, Inc. (M)vs ›$6.83B2.94%2.68%1.85%3.14%
Crocs, Inc. (CROX)vs ›$6.35B-2.58%10.57%14.08%18.38%
The Gap, Inc. (GPS)vs ›$9.21B6.25%5.45%4.76%2.90%
CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)vs ›$9.71B4.79%9.46%2.57%0.56%

Margin Comparison

Operating Margin

-1.9%

Net Profit Margin

2.3%

Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition

Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Net Profit Margin FAQ

What is the net profit margin for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The net profit margin for KMX stock is 2.32%.
Is CarMax, Inc.'s net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 2.32% is 20% above its 5-year average of 1.93%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.03%–5.67%).
What is the TTM average net profit margin for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The TTM average net profit margin for KMX stock is 1.12%.
What is the 3Y average net profit margin for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 3Y average net profit margin for KMX stock is 1.84%.
What is the 5Y average net profit margin for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 5Y average net profit margin for KMX stock is 1.94%.
What is the 10Y average net profit margin for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 10Y average net profit margin for KMX stock is 2.97%.
What is the 15Y average net profit margin for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 15Y average net profit margin for KMX stock is 3.41%.
What is the 20Y average net profit margin for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 20Y average net profit margin for KMX stock is 3.30%.

KMX Net Profit Margin History

DATENET PROFIT MARGIN
2026-05-312.32%
2026-02-28-2.03%
2025-11-301.07%
2025-08-311.45%
2025-05-312.79%
2025-02-281.50%
2024-11-302.02%
2024-08-311.89%
2024-05-312.14%
2024-02-290.89%
2023-11-301.33%
2023-08-311.68%
2023-05-312.97%
2023-02-281.21%
2022-11-300.58%
2022-08-311.55%
2022-05-312.71%
2022-02-282.08%
2021-11-303.16%
2021-08-313.57%
2021-05-315.67%
2021-02-284.07%
2020-11-304.54%
2020-08-315.52%
2020-05-310.15%
2020-02-294.33%
2019-11-303.61%
2019-08-314.49%
2019-05-314.97%
2019-02-284.46%
2018-11-304.43%
2018-08-314.63%
2018-05-314.98%
2018-02-282.99%
2017-11-303.62%
2017-08-314.14%
2017-05-314.66%
2017-02-283.77%
2016-11-303.69%
2016-08-314.06%
2016-05-314.25%
2016-02-293.81%
2015-11-303.62%
2015-08-314.43%
2015-05-314.53%
2015-02-284.07%
2014-11-303.82%
2014-08-314.29%
2014-05-314.52%
2014-02-283.22%
2013-11-303.62%
2013-08-314.32%
2013-05-314.43%
2013-02-283.79%
2012-11-303.64%
2012-08-314.05%
2012-05-314.35%
2012-02-293.75%
2011-11-303.63%
2011-08-314.30%
2011-05-314.68%
2011-02-283.97%
2010-12-273.89%
2010-09-104.61%
2010-05-314.47%
2010-02-284.11%
2009-11-304.32%
2009-08-314.96%
2009-05-311.57%
2009-04-092.55%
2008-11-30-1.50%
2008-08-310.76%
2008-05-311.34%
2008-02-291.07%
2007-11-301.58%
2007-08-313.06%
2007-05-313.04%
2007-02-282.24%
2006-11-302.57%
2006-08-312.81%
2006-05-313.01%
2006-02-282.49%
2005-11-301.61%
2005-08-312.30%
2005-05-312.34%
2005-02-282.13%
2004-11-301.48%
2004-10-082.26%
2004-05-312.67%
2004-02-292.02%
2003-11-301.78%
2003-09-153.20%
2003-05-313.01%
2003-02-282.02%
2002-11-301.57%
2002-08-312.93%

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
Consumer Cyclical / Auto - Dealerships
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto - Dealerships
CEO
Keith Barr