CarMax, Inc. (KMX) is trading at $40.51, which is -73.8% below its all-time high of $154.85. The Drawdown Severity Score is 12.5, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, KMX has experienced 114 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -8.1%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:41 AM EDT
KMX
StockCarMax, Inc.
Price
$40.51
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $154.85
Historic
Current Drawdown
-73.8%
Days in Drawdown
1568
Avg Max Drawdown
8.1%
Avg Length
78
Drawdown Severity Score™
12.5
KMX - Price & High Water Mark
KMX - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
CarMax, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-15, the stock is trading at $40.51, which represents a 73.8% decline from its all-time high of $154.85. This drawdown has persisted for 1568 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, CarMax, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 8.1% in depth, with an average duration of 78 days. CarMax, Inc. has gone through 114 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for CarMax, Inc. in the last 14 years was 56.6%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 906 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for CarMax, Inc. currently stands at 12.49. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score above 12.0 indicates a historic, once-in-a-decade event—an extraordinarily rare drawdown that may represent a possible generational buying opportunity or signal fundamental changes worth investigating.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing CarMax, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 114 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-29 | Ongoing | 1568 days | -73.8% | $154.85 | $40.51 | — |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-09 | 2 days | -0.5% | $154.69 | $153.95 | $154.85 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-03 | 35 days | -16.3% | $146.45 | $122.54 | $147.51 |
| 2021-09-28 | 2021-09-29 | 2 days | -1.5% | $145.24 | $143.03 | $146.45 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-22 | 3 days | -2.4% | $140.29 | $136.98 | $140.51 |
| 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-17 | 45 days | -11.1% | $139.70 | $124.24 | $140.29 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-08-03 | 90 days | -17.9% | $137.90 | $113.16 | $139.70 |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-05-03 | 34 days | -9.2% | $135.83 | $123.31 | $136.94 |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-29 | 11 days | -4.6% | $134.56 | $128.35 | $134.57 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-03-18 | 3 days | -2.4% | $134.35 | $131.12 | $134.56 |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-12 | 2 days | -0.4% | $133.55 | $132.97 | $133.76 |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-10 | 2 days | -0.4% | $129.17 | $128.67 | $133.55 |
| 2021-01-27 | 2021-03-08 | 41 days | -8.5% | $127.79 | $116.91 | $129.17 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-01-26 | 6 days | -3.4% | $122.79 | $118.64 | $127.79 |
| 2020-08-25 | 2021-01-19 | 148 days | -20.6% | $108.80 | $86.44 | $116.43 |
| 2020-08-20 | 2020-08-21 | 2 days | -0.6% | $106.78 | $106.12 | $106.92 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-18 | 6 days | -1.8% | $106.24 | $104.35 | $106.63 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2020-08-10 | 171 days | -56.6% | $101.90 | $44.27 | $102.20 |
| 2019-11-20 | 2020-02-20 | 93 days | -13.1% | $100.15 | $87.05 | $101.90 |
| 2019-10-22 | 2019-11-14 | 24 days | -3.0% | $96.02 | $93.17 | $96.84 |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-10-15 | 78 days | -12.9% | $91.34 | $79.53 | $92.42 |
| 2019-07-15 | 2019-07-25 | 11 days | -4.7% | $88.94 | $84.76 | $89.33 |
| 2019-07-05 | 2019-07-12 | 8 days | -1.7% | $88.90 | $87.41 | $88.94 |
| 2019-06-28 | 2019-07-01 | 4 days | -0.0% | $86.86 | $86.83 | $87.16 |
| 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-27 | 4 days | -3.5% | $85.64 | $82.64 | $86.86 |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | 4 days | -1.0% | $83.87 | $83.00 | $85.64 |
| 2019-06-11 | 2019-06-14 | 4 days | -1.4% | $82.36 | $81.22 | $83.54 |
| 2018-09-13 | 2019-06-10 | 271 days | -29.7% | $80.68 | $56.72 | $82.36 |
| 2018-06-25 | 2018-09-11 | 79 days | -9.7% | $80.19 | $72.39 | $80.61 |
| 2017-10-09 | 2018-06-22 | 257 days | -23.5% | $76.81 | $58.77 | $80.19 |
| 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-06 | 4 days | -0.3% | $76.59 | $76.33 | $76.81 |
| 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-02 | 4 days | -0.2% | $75.93 | $75.81 | $76.59 |
| 2015-04-06 | 2017-09-27 | 906 days | -43.6% | $74.73 | $42.15 | $75.35 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2015-04-02 | 3 days | -1.2% | $69.22 | $68.39 | $74.73 |
| 2015-02-20 | 2015-03-30 | 38 days | -9.2% | $68.30 | $62.00 | $69.22 |
| 2014-12-30 | 2015-02-19 | 52 days | -8.5% | $67.87 | $62.10 | $68.30 |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-29 | 7 days | -0.4% | $67.85 | $67.61 | $67.87 |
| 2014-12-12 | 2014-12-17 | 6 days | -2.2% | $59.51 | $58.23 | $60.11 |
| 2014-12-10 | 2014-12-11 | 2 days | -0.9% | $59.45 | $58.90 | $59.51 |
| 2014-12-05 | 2014-12-09 | 5 days | -1.4% | $59.32 | $58.48 | $59.45 |
| 2014-12-01 | 2014-12-02 | 2 days | -1.5% | $56.98 | $56.14 | $57.10 |
| 2014-11-26 | 2014-11-28 | 3 days | -0.8% | $56.71 | $56.25 | $56.98 |
| 2014-11-06 | 2014-11-25 | 20 days | -3.4% | $56.57 | $54.66 | $56.71 |
| 2014-11-04 | 2014-11-05 | 2 days | -1.6% | $56.32 | $55.43 | $56.57 |
| 2014-10-29 | 2014-10-30 | 2 days | -1.4% | $55.74 | $54.96 | $55.76 |
| 2014-09-08 | 2014-10-27 | 50 days | -18.3% | $53.71 | $43.90 | $54.77 |
| 2014-07-10 | 2014-09-05 | 58 days | -8.7% | $53.44 | $48.81 | $53.71 |
| 2013-12-20 | 2014-07-09 | 201 days | -19.2% | $53.05 | $42.88 | $53.44 |
| 2013-12-11 | 2013-12-18 | 8 days | -2.2% | $52.09 | $50.95 | $52.52 |
| 2013-09-11 | 2013-12-10 | 91 days | -11.1% | $52.05 | $46.27 | $52.09 |
| 2013-08-14 | 2013-09-05 | 23 days | -5.1% | $49.74 | $47.19 | $49.99 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About KMX
CarMax, Inc. has dropped 15%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 237 days with an average max drop of -27.3%.
The current drawdown of -73.8% has lasted 1,568 days, which is 6.6x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to Aug 2020 | -56.6% | 171 days |
| Apr 2015 to Sep 2017 | -43.6% | 906 days |
| Sep 2018 to Jun 2019 | -29.7% | 271 days |
| Oct 2017 to Jun 2018 | -23.5% | 257 days |
| Aug 2020 to Jan 2021 | -20.6% | 148 days |
| Dec 2013 to Jul 2014 | -19.2% | 201 days |
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