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

Should you buy CarMax stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares CarMax with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with 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 businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Tesla has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Tesla had 282 more articles in the media than CarMax. MarketBeat recorded 305 mentions for Tesla and 23 mentions for CarMax. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Tesla's score of 0.14 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesla
103 Very Positive mention(s)
46 Positive mention(s)
56 Neutral mention(s)
72 Negative mention(s)
26 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CarMax
16 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of CarMax shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Tesla has a net margin of 3.67% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.84%. CarMax's return on equity of 6.64% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesla3.67% 3.82% 2.27%
CarMax 0.84%6.64%1.53%

Tesla currently has a consensus price target of $402.24, indicating a potential upside of 30.24%. CarMax has a consensus price target of $51.00, indicating a potential downside of 13.33%. Given Tesla's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Tesla is more favorable than CarMax.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesla
4 Sell rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42
CarMax
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

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 Ratio
Tesla$103.62B11.77$3.79B$1.08285.97
CarMax$25.88B0.32$247.29M$1.5338.46

Summary

Tesla beats CarMax on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarMax compare to Asbury Automotive Group?

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

In the previous week, CarMax had 6 more articles in the media than Asbury Automotive Group. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for CarMax and 17 mentions for Asbury Automotive Group. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Asbury Automotive Group's score of 0.74 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Asbury Automotive Group currently has a consensus target price of $244.14, indicating a potential upside of 4.26%. CarMax has a consensus target price of $51.00, indicating a potential downside of 13.33%. Given Asbury Automotive Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Asbury Automotive Group is more favorable than CarMax.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Asbury Automotive Group
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
CarMax
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

Asbury Automotive Group has a net margin of 2.83% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.84%. Asbury Automotive Group's return on equity of 12.74% beat CarMax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Asbury Automotive Group2.83% 12.74% 4.30%
CarMax 0.84%6.64%1.53%

Asbury Automotive Group has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Asbury Automotive Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Asbury Automotive Group$18.00B0.24$492M$26.748.76
CarMax$25.88B0.32$247.29M$1.5338.46

Summary

Asbury Automotive Group beats CarMax on 7 of the 13 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 media sentiment, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

AutoNation currently has a consensus target price of $246.18, suggesting a potential upside of 13.62%. CarMax has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 13.33%. Given AutoNation's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly 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)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
CarMax
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AutoNation$27.63B0.26$649.10M$18.4611.74
CarMax$25.88B0.32$247.29M$1.5338.46

In the previous week, CarMax had 5 more articles in the media than AutoNation. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for CarMax and 18 mentions for AutoNation. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat AutoNation's score of 0.99 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AutoNation
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CarMax
16 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

94.6% of AutoNation shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of AutoNation shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% 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.

AutoNation has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.47% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.84%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.45% beat CarMax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AutoNation2.47% 31.45% 5.29%
CarMax 0.84%6.64%1.53%

Summary

AutoNation beats CarMax on 11 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 better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Carvana$25.06B2.68$1.41B$1.8133.88
CarMax$25.88B0.32$247.29M$1.5338.46

In the previous week, Carvana had 30 more articles in the media than CarMax. MarketBeat recorded 53 mentions for Carvana and 23 mentions for CarMax. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Carvana's score of 0.56 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Carvana
22 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CarMax
16 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Carvana has a beta of 3.46, meaning that its stock price is 246% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Carvana has a net margin of 6.26% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.84%. Carvana's return on equity of 39.91% beat CarMax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Carvana6.26% 39.91% 12.77%
CarMax 0.84%6.64%1.53%

56.7% of Carvana shares are held by institutional investors. 15.2% of Carvana shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of CarMax shares are held by company 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 $88.30, suggesting a potential upside of 43.98%. CarMax has a consensus price target of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 13.33%. Given Carvana's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
CarMax
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

Summary

Carvana beats CarMax on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CarMax compare to Lithia Motors?

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

CarMax currently has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 13.33%. Lithia Motors has a consensus target price of $414.70, suggesting a potential upside of 1.94%. Given Lithia Motors' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lithia Motors is more favorable than CarMax.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CarMax
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95
Lithia Motors
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CarMax$25.88B0.32$247.29M$1.5338.46
Lithia Motors$37.94B0.24$819.60M$30.1513.49

Lithia Motors has a net margin of 1.88% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.84%. Lithia Motors' return on equity of 12.16% beat CarMax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CarMax0.84% 6.64% 1.53%
Lithia Motors 1.88%12.16%3.14%

CarMax has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lithia Motors had 10 more articles in the media than CarMax. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Lithia Motors and 23 mentions for CarMax. CarMax's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.91 indicating that CarMax is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Lithia Motors beats CarMax on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KMX vs. The Competition

MetricCarMaxRET/WHL IndustryRetail SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.39B$23.39B$27.46B$23.56B
Dividend YieldN/A2.49%176.83%4.19%
P/E Ratio38.4691.4823.5230.73
Price / Sales0.321.723.3276.70
Price / Cash9.1513.3417.8931.18
Price / Book1.364.846.404.66
Net Income$247.29M$718.03M$954.63M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.91%1.31%2.83%0.55%
1 Month Performance11.12%-0.41%0.62%1.58%
1 Year Performance4.11%-4.18%1.87%17.66%

CarMax Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KMX
CarMax
2.7988 of 5 stars
$57.78
-1.6%
$51.00
-11.7%
+1.3%$8.28B$25.88B38.1327,796
TSLA
Tesla
4.7099 of 5 stars
$309.23
-1.2%
$402.24
+30.1%
-3.2%$1.24T$94.83B286.33134,785
ABG
Asbury Automotive Group
2.9418 of 5 stars
$227.30
+0.9%
$233.13
+2.6%
+5.4%$4.19B$18.00B8.0515,000
AN
AutoNation
4.0404 of 5 stars
$212.74
+2.2%
$246.18
+15.7%
+12.6%$6.97B$27.63B11.5224,800
CVNA
Carvana
4.2306 of 5 stars
$64.00
+5.8%
$92.65
+44.8%
-8.0%$66.31B$20.32B36.7823,100

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This page (NYSE:KMX) was last updated on 7/31/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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