Lithia Motors, Inc.
LAD
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- Lithia Motors is well-positioned in the auto dealership industry, benefiting from a strong market presence and a competitive strategy focused on growth through acquisitions.
- The company reported a revenue increase of 6% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $9.8 billion.
- Lithia Motors has a forward P/E ratio of 6.86, indicating potential undervaluation relative to its earnings growth prospects.
- Despite its growth, Lithia Motors faces significant challenges with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 257.7, which could impact financial stability.
- The company's score indicates a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -16.00, reflecting negative market sentiment.
- Lithia's operating margin has decreased to 4.04% in the latest quarter, down from 5.28% in the previous year, signaling potential operational inefficiencies.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $6.35B | Enterprise value | $22.82B | Trailing P/E | 9.57 | Forward P/E | 6.78 |
| PEG | 0.53 | Price / book | 0.99 | Beta | 1.26 | Dividend yield | 0.97% |
| Revenue growth | 2.2% | Earnings growth | 16.9% | Gross margin | 15.4% | Operating margin | 4.6% |
| Profit margin | 1.9% | ROE | 10.7% | ROA | 3.9% | Debt / equity | 2.58 |
| Current ratio | 1.00 | Free cash flow | $547.65M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $433.53 |
| 52w high | $439.49 | 52w low | $239.78 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.8B | $9.3B | $9.2B | $9.7B | $9.6B | — |
| Op margin | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.0% | — |
| Net income | $260M | $100M | $137M | $217M | $256M | — |
| Gross margin | 15.3% | 15.3% | 14.9% | 15.2% | 15.5% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.5B | — |
| Operating income | $396M | $288M | $337M | $364M | $384M | — |
- Revenue +6% vs prior quarter ($9.8B vs $9.3B).
- Gross margin 15.3% (was 15.3% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $37.6B | $36.2B | $31.0B | $28.2B | — |
| Op margin | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 6.7% | — |
| Net income | $820M | $797M | $1.0B | $1.3B | — |
| Gross margin | 15.2% | 15.4% | 16.8% | 18.3% | — |
| Gross profit | $5.7B | $5.6B | $5.2B | $5.2B | — |
| Operating income | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.9B | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-09 · Two Reasons To Stay Away From Carvana Stock
2026-10-07 · UBS Adjusts Price Target on Lithia Motors to $335 From $440, Maintains Neutral Rating
2026-10-06 · Is Lithia Motors (LAD) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
2026-10-06 · Lithia & Driveway Names Katie Macaddino Chief People Officer
2026-09-29 · Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2026 Results
2026-09-15 · Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Penske Automotive and Lithia Motors
2026-09-14 · 2 Auto Retailers to Watch Amid Tight Inventory and Costly Loans
2026-09-01 · Lithia & Driveway Invests in More than 200 Youth Nonprofits Nationwide through Lithia4Kids Community Giving Grants
2026-08-28 · Lithia Motors (LAD) Down 8.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
2026-08-26 · Lithia Motors (LAD) Stock Looks Below Fair Value While Earnings Stay Cheap
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