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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.82

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Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.82 is 23% above its 5-year average of 0.67, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.49–1.06).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 11.57% above its 12-month average of 0.74.

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

KMX Quick Ratio

0.82

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

+27.10% 5Y
KMX Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

KMX Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

KMX Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

KMX Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

KMX Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.82

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.74

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.63

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.65

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

0.60

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

0.72

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

0.78

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.57%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+29.37%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+26.70%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+36.78%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+14.38%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+5.28%

KMX Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
CarMax, Inc. (KMX)$7.49B0.820.740.630.65
Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)vs ›$7.41B1.441.722.012.40
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs ›$7.30B1.211.171.081.12
Chewy, Inc. (CHWY)vs ›$7.68B0.510.440.510.49
The Gap, Inc. (GAP)vs ›$7.28B1.081.020.880.83
LKQ Corporation (LKQ)vs ›$6.89B0.580.580.590.65
Macy's, Inc. (M)vs ›$6.83B0.500.470.440.42
Crocs, Inc. (CROX)vs ›$6.35B0.740.720.760.88
The Gap, Inc. (GPS)vs ›$9.21B1.081.020.940.81
CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)vs ›$9.71B2.592.752.332.45

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.82

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

2.20

Includes inventory

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities

The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for KMX stock is 0.82.
Is CarMax, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.82 is 23% above its 5-year average of 0.67, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.49–1.06).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMX stock is 0.74.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMX stock is 0.63.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMX stock is 0.65.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMX stock is 0.60.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMX stock is 0.72.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMX stock is 0.78.

KMX Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-05-310.82
2026-02-280.49
2025-11-300.51
2025-08-311.06
2025-05-310.80
2025-02-280.52
2024-11-300.55
2024-08-310.68
2024-05-310.60
2024-02-290.67
2023-11-300.71
2023-08-310.67
2023-05-310.61
2023-02-280.68
2022-11-300.81
2022-08-310.56
2022-05-310.63
2022-02-280.70
2021-11-300.63
2021-08-310.65
2021-05-310.69
2021-02-280.56
2020-11-300.67
2020-08-310.94
2020-05-311.20
2020-02-290.53
2019-11-300.54
2019-08-310.56
2019-05-310.49
2019-02-280.53
2018-11-300.52
2018-08-310.52
2018-05-310.54
2018-02-280.57
2017-11-300.51
2017-08-310.48
2017-05-310.50
2017-02-280.55
2016-11-300.50
2016-08-310.77
2016-05-310.51
2016-02-290.54
2015-11-300.52
2015-08-310.59
2015-05-310.82
2015-02-280.51
2014-11-300.66
2014-08-310.89
2014-05-310.99
2014-02-281.14
2013-11-301.34
2013-08-311.53
2013-05-311.49
2013-02-281.16
2012-11-301.30
2012-08-311.45
2012-05-311.17
2012-02-291.18
2011-11-301.20
2011-08-310.89
2011-05-310.74
2011-02-280.71
2010-12-270.71
2010-09-100.63
2010-05-310.46
2010-02-281.49
2009-11-301.50
2009-08-311.32
2009-05-311.05
2009-04-091.19
2008-11-301.39
2008-08-311.09
2008-05-310.81
2008-02-290.78
2007-11-300.63
2007-08-310.74
2007-05-310.65
2007-02-280.61
2006-11-300.65
2006-08-310.68
2006-05-310.73
2006-02-280.75
2005-11-300.78
2005-08-310.76
2005-05-310.69
2005-02-280.88
2004-11-301.02
2004-10-081.18
2004-05-311.08
2004-02-291.27
2003-11-301.26
2003-09-151.37
2003-05-311.13
2003-02-280.98
2002-11-301.52
2002-08-311.82

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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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