Company / Working Capital
CarMax, Inc. Working Capital History
FY2017-FY2026 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$2.9B
FY2026
5-year range
$2.9B / $4.5B
FY2022-FY2026
Trend
+0.6%
vs FY2025
Sector context
#18 of 212
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 212 Consumer Discretionary companies, CarMax, Inc. is in the top 8% for working capital. Working Capital returned to growth in FY2026 after 3 years of decline, reaching $2.9B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.9B in FY2026 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Remained stable around $2.9B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -2.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 8% in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 8% of 212This company $2.9B Sector average $847.6M
▼
+241.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2026, working capital increased 0.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 212 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak working capital was recorded in FY2022.
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 | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2.9B | +0.6% |
| FY2025 | $2.9B | -1.2% |
| FY2024 | $2.9B | -6.1% |
| FY2023 | $3.1B | -31.1% |
| FY2022 | $4.5B | +86.2% |
| FY2021 | $2.4B | +13.6% |
| FY2020 | $2.1B | +11.9% |
| FY2019 | $1.9B | +0.8% |
| FY2018 | $1.9B | +6.8% |
| FY2017 | $1.8B | +20.5% |
As of FY2026 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026