CarMax (KMX) Competitors

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KMX vs. TSLA, ABG, AN, CVNA, and LAD

Should you be buying CarMax stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of CarMax include Tesla (TSLA), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), AutoNation (AN), Carvana (CVNA), and Lithia Motors (LAD).

How does CarMax compare to Tesla?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and CarMax (NYSE:KMX) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Tesla has a net margin of 3.95% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.96%. CarMax's return on equity of 7.00% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tesla	3.95%	4.89%	2.93%
CarMax	0.96%	7.00%	1.61%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Tesla	$94.83B	17.62	$3.79B	$1.09	408.22
CarMax	$25.88B	0.21	$247.29M	$1.60	24.50

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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Tesla has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Tesla currently has a consensus price target of $398.42, suggesting a potential downside of 10.46%. CarMax has a consensus price target of $41.21, suggesting a potential upside of 5.14%. Given CarMax's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CarMax is more favorable than Tesla.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tesla	5 Sell rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.34
CarMax	5 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.79

In the previous week, Tesla had 215 more articles in the media than CarMax. MarketBeat recorded 224 mentions for Tesla and 9 mentions for CarMax. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Tesla's score of 0.85 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Tesla	125 Very Positive mention(s)	35 Positive mention(s)	37 Neutral mention(s)	18 Negative mention(s)	5 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CarMax	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Tesla beats CarMax on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarMax compare to Asbury Automotive Group?

CarMax (NYSE:KMX) and Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

In the previous week, CarMax had 3 more articles in the media than Asbury Automotive Group. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CarMax and 6 mentions for Asbury Automotive Group. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Asbury Automotive Group's score of 0.26 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CarMax	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Asbury Automotive Group	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

CarMax presently has a consensus price target of $41.21, indicating a potential upside of 5.14%. Asbury Automotive Group has a consensus price target of $238.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.23%. Given Asbury Automotive Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Asbury Automotive Group is more favorable than CarMax.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CarMax	5 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.79
Asbury Automotive Group	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

Asbury Automotive Group has a net margin of 3.05% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.96%. Asbury Automotive Group's return on equity of 13.39% beat CarMax's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CarMax	0.96%	7.00%	1.61%
Asbury Automotive Group	3.05%	13.39%	4.62%

CarMax has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Asbury Automotive Group has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Asbury Automotive Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CarMax. Asbury Automotive Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CarMax, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CarMax	$25.88B	0.21	$247.29M	$1.60	24.50
Asbury Automotive Group	$17.96B	0.21	$492M	$28.25	7.07

Summary

Asbury Automotive Group beats CarMax on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarMax compare to AutoNation?

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) and CarMax (NYSE:KMX) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, AutoNation had 1 more articles in the media than CarMax. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for AutoNation and 9 mentions for CarMax. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat AutoNation's score of 0.54 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AutoNation	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CarMax	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AutoNation presently has a consensus price target of $246.33, indicating a potential upside of 22.33%. CarMax has a consensus price target of $41.21, indicating a potential upside of 5.14%. Given AutoNation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe AutoNation is more favorable than CarMax.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AutoNation	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
CarMax	5 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.79

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.47% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.96%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.45% beat CarMax's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AutoNation	2.47%	31.45%	5.29%
CarMax	0.96%	7.00%	1.61%

AutoNation has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.

AutoNation has higher revenue and earnings than CarMax. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CarMax, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AutoNation	$27.49B	0.25	$649.10M	$18.46	10.91
CarMax	$25.88B	0.21	$247.29M	$1.60	24.50

94.6% of AutoNation shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of AutoNation shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of CarMax shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

AutoNation beats CarMax on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarMax compare to Carvana?

Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) and CarMax (NYSE:KMX) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, Carvana had 6 more articles in the media than CarMax. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Carvana and 9 mentions for CarMax. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Carvana's score of 0.77 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Carvana	6 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CarMax	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

56.7% of Carvana shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.2% of Carvana shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of CarMax shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Carvana currently has a consensus price target of $109.75, indicating a potential upside of 42.94%. CarMax has a consensus price target of $41.21, indicating a potential upside of 5.14%. Given Carvana's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Carvana is more favorable than CarMax.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Carvana	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.79
CarMax	5 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.79

Carvana has a net margin of 6.40% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.96%. Carvana's return on equity of 41.46% beat CarMax's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Carvana	6.40%	41.46%	12.48%
CarMax	0.96%	7.00%	1.61%

Carvana has a beta of 3.55, meaning that its share price is 255% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Carvana has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CarMax. CarMax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carvana, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Carvana	$22.52B	3.73	$1.41B	$1.64	46.82
CarMax	$25.88B	0.21	$247.29M	$1.60	24.50

Summary

Carvana beats CarMax on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarMax compare to Lithia Motors?

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) and CarMax (NYSE:KMX) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, CarMax had 2 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CarMax and 7 mentions for Lithia Motors. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.92 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lithia Motors	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CarMax	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Lithia Motors currently has a consensus price target of $367.22, indicating a potential upside of 27.25%. CarMax has a consensus price target of $41.21, indicating a potential upside of 5.14%. Given Lithia Motors' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Lithia Motors is more favorable than CarMax.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lithia Motors	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
CarMax	5 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.79

Lithia Motors has a net margin of 1.88% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.96%. Lithia Motors' return on equity of 12.49% beat CarMax's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lithia Motors	1.88%	12.49%	3.37%
CarMax	0.96%	7.00%	1.61%

Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than CarMax. Lithia Motors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CarMax, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lithia Motors	$37.63B	0.17	$819.60M	$28.48	10.13
CarMax	$25.88B	0.21	$247.29M	$1.60	24.50

Summary

Lithia Motors beats CarMax on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KMX vs. The Competition

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Metric	CarMax	RET/WHL Industry	Retail Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$5.56B	$23.09B	$27.22B	$22.92B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.92%	178.35%	4.02%
P/E Ratio	24.50	62.01	17.14	29.03
Price / Sales	0.21	1.67	4.42	24.74
Price / Cash	6.24	12.65	15.43	19.21
Price / Book	0.94	4.43	5.93	4.66
Net Income	$247.29M	$663.95M	$964.03M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	-1.09%
1 Month Performance	-16.05%	-2.51%	1.11%	4.17%
1 Year Performance	-40.87%	-1.46%	5.40%	29.27%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
KMX CarMax	3.363 of 5 stars	$39.20 -2.8%	$41.21 +5.1%	-39.1%	$5.56B	$25.88B	24.50	27,796	Positive News
TSLA Tesla	2.6686 of 5 stars	$392.38 +0.4%	$398.42 +1.5%	+43.7%	$1.47T	$94.83B	359.98	134,785	Trending News Analyst Revision
ABG Asbury Automotive Group	4.2127 of 5 stars	$193.78 -4.5%	$241.57 +24.7%	-11.1%	$3.74B	$18.00B	6.86	15,000	High Trading Volume
AN AutoNation	3.9009 of 5 stars	$202.70 -3.5%	$244.44 +20.6%	+14.5%	$6.96B	$27.63B	10.98	24,800
CVNA Carvana	4.4235 of 5 stars	$376.73 -1.5%	$466.13 +23.7%	+45.3%	$82.45B	$20.32B	45.83	23,100	Analyst Forecast

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CarMax (KMX) Competitors