CarMax [KMX] vs Lithia Motors [LAD] Detailed Stock Comparison
CarMax
NYSE
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Lithia Motors
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: CarMax wins in 2 metrics, Lithia Motors wins in 17 metrics, with 0 ties. Lithia Motors appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | CarMax | Lithia Motors | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.40 | 9.14 | Lithia Motors |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.42 | 1.13 | Lithia Motors |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 309.96 | 203.96 | Lithia Motors |
| PEG Ratio | 0.39 | 0.36 | Lithia Motors |
| EV/EBITDA | 24.14 | 11.18 | Lithia Motors |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.95% | 2.40% | Lithia Motors |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.86% | 4.44% | Lithia Motors |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 3.86% | 4.44% | Lithia Motors |
| Return on Equity | 8.97% | 13.53% | Lithia Motors |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.97% | 4.42% | Lithia Motors |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $156.50M | $73.70M | CarMax |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.49% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -32.61% | 3.05% | Lithia Motors |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.31 | 0.21 | Lithia Motors |
| Enterprise Value | $28.14B | $21.93B | CarMax |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.98 | 0.59 | Lithia Motors |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.84% | 15.50% | Lithia Motors |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $186 | $1,410 | Lithia Motors |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.62 | $33.69 | Lithia Motors |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.36 | 1.30 | Lithia Motors |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
CarMax vs Lithia Motors Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax | -2.64% | -1.38% | -5.95% | -13.43% | -32.46% | -28.82% |
| Lithia Motors | -0.40% | -2.66% | -1.11% | -3.84% | -14.97% | -12.05% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax | -32.61% | -35.77% | -46.10% | -5.26% | 177.27% | 268.22% |
| Lithia Motors | 3.05% | 10.32% | 23.88% | 185.57% | 3,672.45% | 956.86% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: CarMax vs Lithia Motors
| Metric | KMX | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $8.91B | $7.89B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,564,880 | 279,828 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,931,347 | 349,643 |
| Last Close | $57.81 | $306.70 |
| 52 Week Range | $54.53 - $91.25 | $255.32 - $405.68 |
| % from 52W High | -36.65% | -24.40% |
| All-Time High | $155.98 (Nov 08, 2021) | $417.98 (Mar 15, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -62.94% | -26.62% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.38% | 0.20% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.14% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 309.96 | 203.96 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $41.75 | $271.85 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.75 | $8.00 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.04B | $612.50M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $57.07M | $945.04M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.49% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.59 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: CarMax vs Lithia Motors
| Metric | KMX | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.40 | 9.14 |
| Forward P/E | 15.75 | 8.76 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.31 | 0.21 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.42 | 1.13 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $8.91B | $7.89B |
| Enterprise Value | $28.14B | $21.93B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.98 | 0.59 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 24.14 | 11.18 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.36 | 1.30 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $41.75 | $271.85 |
Financial Statements Comparison: CarMax vs Lithia Motors
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KMX | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $7.55B | $9.18B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $6.65B | $7.77B |
| Gross Profit | $893.62M | $1.41B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $42.28M | $368.30M |
| EBITDA | $587.48M | $572.20M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $283.13M | $284.50M |
| Income Tax | $72.75M | $73.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $210.38M | $211.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KMX | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $262.82M | $430.30M |
| Total Current Assets | $5.45B | $7.80B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $2.28B | $6.62B |
| Long-Term Debt | $18.48B | $8.86B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $6.29B | $6.78B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.32B | $5.95B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $6.46B | $6.19B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KMX | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $173.03M | $197.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | $48,000 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $162.81M | $253.40M |
| Debt Repayment | $-4.00B | $-4.21B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-204.03M | $-143.40M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | KMX | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 14.51M | 1.84M |
| Short Ratio | 4.90 | 5.59 |
| Short % of Float | 0.11% | 0.08% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,564,880 | 279,828 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,931,347 | 349,643 |
| Shares Outstanding | 153.32M | 26.40M |
| Float Shares | 149.23M | 22.78M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.09% | 1.04% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: CarMax vs Lithia Motors
| Metric | KMX | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.59 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.49% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $1.79 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.18% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $5.38 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 07, 2025 |