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KMX P/E Ratio Analysis

30.5x

Higher than 72% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 946h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of current earnings, so a 30.5x level means CarMax shares carry a premium earnings price.

Sector Performance

72th percentile

KMX

30.5x

Sector Median

27.0x

Sector Avg

36.8x

Prior Period

27.8x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of current earnings, so a 30.5x level means CarMax shares carry a premium earnings price.

That premium sits above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 27.0x, placing CarMax in the 72nd percentile among its peers. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change is available, and no data exists for the last eight quarters, so the trend direction is indeterminate rather

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about KMX?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

How does KMX's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

KMX's P/E Ratio of 30.5x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 27.0x, placing it in the 72th percentile.

Who are KMX's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: BWA (27.0x), BKNG (27.6x), AMZN (29.0x), AMCR (29.1x), ABNB (31.1x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.