CarMax, Inc vs Kroger Co — how do they compare? CarMax, Inc trades at $58.03 (market cap $8.26B), while Kroger Co trades at $55.99 (market cap $34.46B). The key difference: Kroger Co is far larger — about 4.2× CarMax, Inc's market cap, and Kroger Co pays a 2.56% dividend while CarMax, Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KMX | KR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.26B | $34.46B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $62.17 | $75.60 |
52-Week Low | $30.88 | $55.53 |
Enterprise Value | $26.77B | $54.56B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.56% |
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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.
Read more on KMX →Kroger is the leading American grocer, with 2,726 supermarkets operating under several banners throughout the country as of the end of fiscal 2021. Around 83% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 60% also sell fuel. The company also operates roughly 120 fine jewelry stores. Kroger features a leading private-label offering and manufactures around 30% of its own-brand units (and more than 40% of its grocery own-label assortment) itself, in 33 food production plants nationwide. Kroger is a top-two grocer in most of its major markets (as of early 2021, according to company data). Virtually all of Kroger's sales come from the United States.
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