CarMaxFRA:XA4 -1.87%64 Current Ratio is 2.70 as of May. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:XA4 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,337 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarMax ranks better than 80.4% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. CarMax's current ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.70.
CarMax has a current ratio of 2.70. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for CarMax's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XA4'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99 Med: 2.46 Max: 3.2
Current: 2.7
During the past 13 years, CarMax's highest Current Ratio was 3.20. The lowest was 1.99. And the median was 2.46.
FRA:XA4's Current Ratio is ranked better than 80.4% of 1337
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs FRA:XA4: 2.70
CarMax (FRA:XA4) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
CarMax Current Ratio Related Terms
CarMax Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CarMax's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:XA4 vs AN, LAD, RUSHA: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarMax's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CarMax Current Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarMax's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarMax's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CarMax (FRA:XA4) has a Current Ratio of 2.70 as of May. 2026. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, CarMax's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.99 to 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #262 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is CarMax's Current Ratio too high?
CarMax's current Current Ratio of 2.70 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 3.20. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Current Ratio is 1.54. CarMax's value of 2.70 is 75.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarMax ranks #262 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CarMax has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarMax's Current Ratio compare to AN and LAD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarMax ranks #262 out of 1337 companies for Current Ratio. This places CarMax in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.54. CarMax's value of 2.70 is 75.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CarMax's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.99 to 3.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 1.54, CarMax has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Current Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.54, based on 1,337 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CarMax's current Current Ratio of 2.70 is 75.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarMax's current Current Ratio is 2.70, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CarMax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarMax (FRA:XA4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.47, compared to a current price of €45.19 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.70, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 75.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.54. CarMax's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CarMax (FRA:XA4), the current Current Ratio is 2.70 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CarMax (FRA:XA4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarMax stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €45.19 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.47.
GuruFocus considers CarMax to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XA4:
Current Ratio: 2.70 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: €63.47 vs. price of €45.19 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#262 of 1337)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of over about 260 retail stores. It was formed in 1993 as a unit of Circuit City and spun off into an independent company in late 2002. Used-vehicle sales were 80% of fiscal 2026 revenue and wholesale about 17%, with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2026, the company retailed and wholesaled 780,684 and 538,203 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the US, but still estimates that it had only about 3.6% US market share of vehicles zero to 10 years old in calendar 2025. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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