Company / Profit Margin
CarMax, Inc. Profit Margin History
FY2017-FY2026 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
1.8%
FY2026
5-year range
1.8% / 3.9%
FY2022-FY2026
Trend
-6.2%
vs FY2025
Sector context
#162 of 221
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At 1.8%, CarMax, Inc.'s profit margin ranks #162 of 221 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.8% in FY2026 to 4.6% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.8% in FY2026 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.5%.
Remained stable around 1.8% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#162 of 221 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 73% of 221This company 1.8% Sector average 0.1%
▼
+2181.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2026, profit margin decreased 6.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 1.7pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.21 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1.8% | -6.2% |
| FY2025 | 1.9% | +6.0% |
| FY2024 | 1.8% | -0.5% |
| FY2023 | 1.8% | -52.8% |
| FY2022 | 3.9% | +65.8% |
| FY2021 | 2.3% | -40.6% |
| FY2020 | 3.9% | -9.8% |
| FY2019 | 4.4% | -5.8% |
| FY2018 | 4.6% | +19.6% |
| FY2017 | 3.9% | -1.8% |
As of FY2026 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026