iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs CarMax, Inc — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $63.05, while CarMax, Inc trades at $60.47 (market cap $8.36B). The key difference: CarMax, Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | KMX | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $63.53 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $30.88 |
Market Cap | — | $8.36B |
Enterprise Value | — | $26.87B |
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CarMax (KMX) trades at $55.73, up 1.57% with bullish technical signals from moving averages. The company shows mixed fundamentals with a high P/E of 36.61 but attractive P/S of 0.32, while recent Q1 2026 earnings beat expectations. Revenue has declined from $31.9B in 2022 to $26.35B in 2025, though net income improved to $500.56M. Technical analysis indicates bullish momentum with support at $55 and resistance at $56.
Outlook remains cautious with analyst consensus at Hold (62.86%) and price target of $48.91 below current levels. Key risks include ongoing margin pressure and high debt load of $18.14B. Positive catalysts include the four-pillar turnaround strategy gaining traction and insider buying activity.
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EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of over 230 used 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 typically account for about 83% of revenue and wholesale about 13%, with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2022, the company retailed and wholesaled 924,338 and 706,212 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the U.S. but still estimates that it has only about 4% U.S. market share of vehicles 0-10 years old in 2021. It seeks over 5% share by the end of calendar 2025 and revenue between $33 billion to $45 billion by fiscal 2026. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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