Americas Car Mart Profit Margin

Americas Car Mart (CRMT) currently reports a profit margin of -29.11% as of July 2026. That compares with 1.33% in the prior-year period — down 2281.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.29%. Use the charts on this page to explore Americas Car Mart's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Americas Car Mart's profit margin decreased from 1.33% to -29.11% — a 2281.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Americas Car Mart's profit margin of -29.11% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.29%. That is roughly 778.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Americas Car Mart's current -29.11% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.29%) and against CRMT's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -29.11%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.29%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Americas Car Mart, and consider following CRMT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.