Americas Car-Mart Inc

NASDAQ:CRMT USA Auto & Truck Dealerships
Market Cap
$100.78 Million
Market Cap Rank
#20187 Global
#7347 in USA
Share Price
$12.15
Change (1 day)
-4.48%
52-Week Range
$12.15 - $62.05
All Time High
$174.52
About

America's Car-Mart, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer for the used car market in the United States. It sells older model used vehicles and provides financing for its customers. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas.

Americas Car-Mart Inc (CRMT) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of October 2025: $555.53 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Americas Car-Mart Inc (CRMT) has net assets worth $555.53 Million USD as of October 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.72 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.16 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets $555.53 Million
% of Total Assets 32.34%
Annual Growth Rate 14.61%
5-Year Change 40.07%
10-Year Change 149.07%
Growth Volatility 101.69

Americas Car-Mart Inc - Net Assets Trend (1989–2025)

This chart illustrates how Americas Car-Mart Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Americas Car-Mart Inc (1989–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Americas Car-Mart Inc from 1989 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-04-30 $569.92 Million +20.96%
2024-04-30 $471.15 Million +58.41%
2023-04-30 $297.42 Million -36.63%
2022-04-30 $469.37 Million +15.35%
2021-04-30 $406.90 Million +34.40%
2020-04-30 $302.76 Million +16.04%
2019-04-30 $260.91 Million +13.18%
2018-04-30 $230.53 Million -1.06%
2017-04-30 $233.01 Million +1.83%
2016-04-30 $228.82 Million -0.31%
2015-04-30 $229.53 Million +7.56%
2014-04-30 $213.41 Million +5.30%
2013-04-30 $202.67 Million +9.63%
2012-04-30 $184.87 Million -1.14%
2011-04-30 $187.01 Million +6.14%
2010-04-30 $176.19 Million +12.17%
2009-04-30 $157.08 Million +14.47%
2008-04-30 $137.22 Million +10.91%
2007-04-30 $123.73 Million +3.75%
2006-04-30 $119.25 Million +15.48%
2005-04-30 $103.27 Million +22.10%
2004-04-30 $84.58 Million +28.22%
2003-04-30 $65.96 Million +24.89%
2002-04-30 $52.81 Million -18.03%
2001-04-30 $64.43 Million +0.86%
2000-04-30 $63.88 Million +16.58%
1999-04-30 $54.80 Million +45.36%
1998-04-30 $37.70 Million +5.60%
1997-04-30 $35.70 Million +18.21%
1996-04-30 $30.20 Million +68.72%
1995-04-30 $17.90 Million -31.42%
1994-04-30 $26.10 Million +605.41%
1993-04-30 $3.70 Million -11.90%
1992-04-30 $4.20 Million +121.05%
1991-04-30 $1.90 Million -38.71%
1990-04-30 $3.10 Million -26.19%
1989-04-30 $4.20 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Americas Car-Mart Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 67126.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings $672.26 Million 117.98%
Common Stock $156.00K 0.03%
Total Equity $569.82 Million 100.00%

Americas Car-Mart Inc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Americas Car-Mart Inc ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Americas Car-Mart Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 471,050,000 to 569,822,000, a change of 98,772,000 (21.0%).
  • Net income of 17,892,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 40,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 434,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 74,106,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 400,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 7,648,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income $17.89 Million +3.14%
Dividends Paid $40.00K -0.01%
Share Repurchases $434.00K -0.08%
Share Issuances $74.11 Million +13.01%
Other Comprehensive Income $-400.00K -0.07%
Other Changes $7.65 Million +1.34%
Total Change $- 20.97%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Americas Car-Mart Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 0.16x
  • The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 18.07x to 0.16x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1989-04-30 $0.67 $12.15 x
1990-04-30 $0.55 $12.15 x
1991-04-30 $0.34 $12.15 x
1992-04-30 $0.77 $12.15 x
1993-04-30 $0.68 $12.15 x
1994-04-30 $3.73 $12.15 x
1995-04-30 $1.88 $12.15 x
1996-04-30 $3.17 $12.15 x
1997-04-30 $3.54 $12.15 x
1998-04-30 $2.34 $12.15 x
1999-04-30 $3.52 $12.15 x
2000-04-30 $3.96 $12.15 x
2001-04-30 $4.90 $12.15 x
2002-04-30 $5.18 $12.15 x
2003-04-30 $5.62 $12.15 x
2004-04-30 $7.01 $12.15 x
2005-04-30 $8.56 $12.15 x
2006-04-30 $9.92 $12.15 x
2007-04-30 $10.35 $12.15 x
2008-04-30 $11.52 $12.15 x
2009-04-30 $13.30 $12.15 x
2010-04-30 $14.90 $12.15 x
2011-04-30 $16.86 $12.15 x
2012-04-30 $18.19 $12.15 x
2013-04-30 $21.17 $12.15 x
2014-04-30 $22.71 $12.15 x
2015-04-30 $25.35 $12.15 x
2016-04-30 $26.40 $12.15 x
2017-04-30 $28.73 $12.15 x
2018-04-30 $30.98 $12.15 x
2019-04-30 $36.88 $12.15 x
2020-04-30 $43.59 $12.15 x
2021-04-30 $58.43 $12.15 x
2022-04-30 $68.79 $12.15 x
2023-04-30 $45.29 $12.15 x
2024-04-30 $73.73 $12.15 x
2025-04-30 $74.18 $12.15 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Americas Car-Mart Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 3.14%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 1.29%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.87x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.82x
  • Recent ROE (3.14%) is below the historical average (6.29%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1989 26.19% 13.58% 1.23x 1.57x $680.00K
1990 -58.06% -16.22% 0.90x 3.97x $-2.11 Million
1991 -63.16% -8.96% 1.23x 5.74x $-1.39 Million
1992 54.76% 20.18% 1.65x 1.64x $1.88 Million
1993 -10.81% -25.00% 0.36x 1.22x $-770.00K
1994 -8.81% -2300.00% 0.00x 1.19x $-4.91 Million
1995 -113.41% -20300.00% 0.00x 3.04x $-22.09 Million
1996 40.73% 12300.00% 0.00x 1.30x $9.28 Million
1997 24.93% 8900.00% 0.00x 1.07x $5.33 Million
1998 0.85% 1.95% 0.17x 2.63x $-3.21 Million
1999 32.96% 18.94% 0.55x 3.17x $12.19 Million
2000 25.20% 7.60% 0.67x 4.94x $8.95 Million
2001 10.12% 2.11% 0.93x 5.13x $69.60K
2002 -27.09% -12.06% 0.93x 2.43x $-19.59 Million
2003 21.34% 9.09% 1.52x 1.54x $7.48 Million
2004 18.69% 8.97% 1.50x 1.39x $7.35 Million
2005 17.41% 8.78% 1.43x 1.39x $7.65 Million
2006 14.01% 7.13% 1.32x 1.49x $4.78 Million
2007 3.42% 1.76% 1.39x 1.40x $-8.14 Million
2008 10.96% 5.47% 1.37x 1.46x $1.31 Million
2009 11.41% 5.99% 1.36x 1.40x $2.21 Million
2010 15.24% 7.92% 1.35x 1.43x $9.23 Million
2011 15.10% 8.25% 1.24x 1.48x $9.52 Million
2012 17.85% 8.53% 1.24x 1.68x $14.51 Million
2013 15.88% 6.92% 1.30x 1.77x $11.91 Million
2014 9.91% 4.32% 1.35x 1.70x $-201.60K
2015 12.85% 5.56% 1.33x 1.74x $6.55 Million
2016 5.07% 2.04% 1.40x 1.78x $-11.29 Million
2017 8.67% 3.44% 1.39x 1.82x $-3.10 Million
2018 15.84% 5.96% 1.34x 1.98x $13.46 Million
2019 18.26% 7.12% 1.36x 1.89x $21.54 Million
2020 16.96% 6.90% 1.12x 2.20x $21.07 Million
2021 25.77% 11.41% 1.12x 2.02x $64.14 Million
2022 20.24% 7.84% 1.06x 2.44x $48.08 Million
2023 6.87% 1.45% 0.99x 4.78x $-9.31 Million
2024 -6.66% -2.25% 0.94x 3.14x $-78.50 Million
2025 3.14% 1.29% 0.87x 2.82x $-39.09 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Americas Car-Mart Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
  • Average net assets among peers: $479,331,244
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.24%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Americas Car-Mart Inc (CRMT) $555.53 Million 26.19% 2.09x $62.88 Million
Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) $473.20 Million 35.50% 4.70x $2.82 Billion
ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) $556.10 Million -14.06% 0.77x $1.29 Billion
Balincan International Inc (ALTB) $-44.44K 0.00% 0.00x $549.75 Million
AMA Group Limited (AMGRF) $162.85 Million 10.57% 0.80x $14.62 Million
AutoNation Inc (AN) $2.46 Billion 28.17% 4.29x $6.02 Billion
AutoCanada Inc (AOCIF) $86.39 Million 10.04% 2.10x $138.46 Million
AUTO1 Group SE (ATOGF) $118.48 Million -80.39% 2.00x $2.48 Billion
Autozi Internet Technology (Global) Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares (AZI) $-28.41 Million 0.00% 0.00x $21.12 Million
Boyd Group Services Inc (BYDGF) $710.60 Million 6.21% 1.21x $3.03 Billion
CarGurus (CARG) $256.86 Million 16.41% 0.53x $2.65 Billion