CarMax, Inc vs WD 40 Company — how do they compare? CarMax, Inc trades at $58.03 (market cap $8.26B), while WD 40 Company trades at $233.59 (market cap $3.13B). The key difference: CarMax, Inc is far larger — about 2.6× WD 40 Company's market cap, and WD 40 Company pays a 1.75% dividend while CarMax, Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KMX | WDFC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.26B | $3.13B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $62.17 | $264.91 |
52-Week Low | $30.88 | $187.52 |
Enterprise Value | $26.77B | $3.18B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.75% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →WD-40 Company is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating 'positive lasting memories' by developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems. Built around the legendary WD-40 Multi-Use Product, the company operates an asset-light business model, focusing on brand management and innovation while utilizing a network of contract manufacturers to deliver solutions across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
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