CarMax (KMX) Competitors $43.09 -1.02 (-2.31%) Closing price 10/10/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$43.74 +0.65 (+1.51%) As of 06:11 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Competitors Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock KMX vs. TSLA, ABG, AN, LAD, PAG, GPI, AAP, SAH, MNRO, and CRMTShould you be buying CarMax stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of CarMax include Tesla (TSLA), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), AutoNation (AN), Lithia Motors (LAD), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Sonic Automotive (SAH), Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO), and America's Car-Mart (CRMT). CarMax vs. Its Competitors Tesla Asbury Automotive Group AutoNation Lithia Motors Penske Automotive Group Group 1 Automotive Advance Auto Parts Sonic Automotive Monro Muffler Brake America's Car-Mart Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and CarMax (NYSE:KMX) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership. Which has higher earnings & valuation, TSLA or KMX? Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than CarMax. CarMax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings RatioTesla$97.69B14.07$7.13B$1.73239.01CarMax$26.35B0.24$500.56M$3.4112.64 Does the media refer more to TSLA or KMX? In the previous week, Tesla had 271 more articles in the media than CarMax. MarketBeat recorded 323 mentions for Tesla and 52 mentions for CarMax. Tesla's average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat CarMax's score of 0.08 indicating that Tesla is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Tesla 152 Very Positive mention(s) 45 Positive mention(s) 71 Neutral mention(s) 43 Negative mention(s) 7 Very Negative mention(s) Positive CarMax 9 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 20 Neutral mention(s) 5 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Which has more risk & volatility, TSLA or KMX? Tesla has a beta of 2.08, meaning that its stock price is 108% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Do analysts rate TSLA or KMX? Tesla currently has a consensus price target of $354.67, suggesting a potential downside of 14.23%. CarMax has a consensus price target of $54.42, suggesting a potential upside of 26.29%. Given CarMax's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CarMax is more favorable than Tesla.Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Tesla 8 Sell rating(s) 13 Hold rating(s) 19 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.36CarMax 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.24 Is TSLA or KMX more profitable? Tesla has a net margin of 6.54% compared to CarMax's net margin of 1.98%. CarMax's return on equity of 8.51% beat Tesla's return on equity.Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Tesla6.54% 7.98% 4.79% CarMax 1.98%8.51%1.94% Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of TSLA or KMX? 66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of CarMax shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term. SummaryTesla beats CarMax on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks. Get CarMax News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for KMX and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Subscribe Now View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. New MarketBeat Followers Over TimeWhat are MarkeBeat Followers?This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding KMX and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period. Skip ChartMedia Sentiment Over TimeWhat is Media Sentiment?This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.Skip Chart KMX vs. The Competition Export to ExcelMetricCarMaxRET/WHL IndustryRetail SectorNYSE ExchangeMarket Cap$6.33B$27.01B$26.41B$21.43BDividend YieldN/A2.59%172.55%3.66%P/E Ratio12.6419.2018.8428.89Price / Sales0.241.959.1294.26Price / Cash8.2514.8516.8517.82Price / Book1.066.704.984.51Net Income$500.56M$734.08M$911.72M$1.01B7 Day Performance-8.05%-6.33%-4.26%-3.53%1 Month Performance-27.96%-15.03%-3.67%-1.39%1 Year Performance-40.27%4.69%11.06%10.40% CarMax Competitors List Export to ExcelCompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)KMXCarMax4.4015 of 5 stars$43.09-2.3%$54.42+26.3%-40.3%$6.33B$26.35B12.6430,048Trending NewsAnalyst RevisionTSLATesla3.936 of 5 stars$453.25+5.4%$344.40-24.0%+89.8%$1.51T$97.69B261.99125,665Trending NewsAnalyst ForecastABGAsbury Automotive Group2.8996 of 5 stars$247.96-2.1%$249.00+0.4%+5.1%$4.98B$17.26B9.0615,000ANAutoNation2.8953 of 5 stars$219.73-2.1%$222.63+1.3%+28.9%$8.29B$26.77B13.7725,100LADLithia Motors4.8263 of 5 stars$313.14-2.4%$376.50+20.2%-2.3%$8.03B$36.24B9.2830,000PAGPenske Automotive Group4.3237 of 5 stars$171.05-1.9%$184.33+7.8%+6.6%$11.30B$30.58B11.9028,900GPIGroup 1 Automotive4.0657 of 5 stars$434.61-3.0%$476.57+9.7%+17.1%$5.62B$19.93B11.9820,413AAPAdvance Auto Parts2.7043 of 5 stars$58.35-4.9%$52.03-10.8%+31.8%$3.50B$8.74B-9.1662,800Ex-DividendSAHSonic Automotive4.5157 of 5 stars$73.69-3.2%$83.14+12.8%+29.0%$2.52B$14.70B16.3810,800MNROMonro Muffler Brake1.8319 of 5 stars$18.29-1.3%$17.33-5.2%-40.1%$548.32M$1.20B-27.307,360CRMTAmerica's Car-Mart3.462 of 5 stars$28.09-8.2%$45.00+60.2%-41.4%$232.59M$1.39B18.122,300 Related Companies and Tools Related Companies TSLA Alternatives ABG Alternatives AN Alternatives LAD Alternatives PAG Alternatives GPI Alternatives AAP Alternatives SAH Alternatives MNRO Alternatives CRMT Alternatives Top 10 Stock Comparisons Semiconductor Stocks Artificial Intelligence Stocks Growth Stocks Magnificent Seven Stocks Pharmaceutical Stocks Ecommerce Stocks Bitcoin Stocks Meme Stocks Cryptocurrency Stocks Cybersecurity Stocks This page (NYSE:KMX) was last updated on 10/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersURGENT: The Market's 3 Red Flags Are FlashingHere’s the uncomfortable truth: The smartest investors in the world are already preparing for a crash befor...StockEarnings | SponsoredINVESTOR ALERT: Tiny “$3 AI Wonder Stock” on the Verge of Blasting OffRight now, we’re witnessing a monumental shift in the world.Traders Agency | SponsoredCapital Gains Tax Strategies for SeniorsCapital gains taxes can take a bite out of your retirement income—unless you have a smart strategy. 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