CarMax, Inc vs State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF — how do they compare? CarMax, Inc trades at $55.91 (market cap $7.93B), while State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF trades at $105.91. The key difference: CarMax, Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KMX | XHB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $7.93B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $63.53 | $121.36 |
52-Week Low | $30.88 | $94.86 |
Enterprise Value | $26.44B | — |
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XHB trades at $106.07, down 2.01% today amid a bearish technical signal with moving averages indicating selling pressure. The ETF faces mixed housing data, with June home sales declining but new legislation potentially boosting homebuilders. Key support lies at $104, while resistance is at $110. Financial ratios are unavailable, but sentiment is influenced by macroeconomic factors like mortgage rates and housing affordability.
Outlook remains cautious due to high mortgage rates and volatile home sales, though regulatory support offers upside potential. Risks include interest rate sensitivity and economic slowdowns. Investors should weigh technical weakness against long-term housing demand drivers for balanced exposure.
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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 →XHB invests in the U.S. homebuilding industry and related sectors. It provides equal-weighted exposure to homebuilders, building products, and home improvement retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Builders FirstSource.
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