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Lithia Motors, Inc.NYSE:LAD Stock Report

Market Cap US$7.5b
Share Price
US$291.97
My Fair Value
US$389
25.0% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y5.6%
7D2.6%
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Lithia Motors, Inc.

NYSE:LAD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$7.5b

Lithia Motors (LAD) Stock Overview

Operates as an automotive retailer in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. More details

LAD fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (8.4x) is below the US market (18.5x)

Earnings are forecast to grow 8.67% per year

Earnings grew by 4.6% over the past year

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Analysts in good agreement that stock price will rise by 33.3%

Risk Analysis

Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow


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Legacy Dealership Model Will Suffer Amid EV Trends Yet Recover

Key Takeaways Direct-to-consumer models and digital competition threaten Lithia's traditional dealership revenues and long-term profit stability. Industry shifts toward electrification and regulatory changes expose vulnerabilities in Lithia's legacy franchise model and earnings consistency.
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US$310.00
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5.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
1.55%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Aging Vehicles And Digital Retail Will Redefine Aftermarket Services

Key Takeaways Rapid growth in high-margin aftersales, finance, and digital platforms positions the company for outsized earnings and recurring, stable revenue streams. Aggressive M&A and advanced dealership technology provide a structural advantage, enabling accelerated market share and margin expansion beyond consensus expectations.
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US$498.45
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41.4% undervalued intrinsic discount
10.08%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Aftersales And Digital Retail Expansion Will Unlock Future Value

Key Takeaways High-margin aftersales and digital platform growth deliver stable, recurring revenues and improved customer retention, bolstering long-term profitability and resilience. Strategic acquisitions, technology upgrades, and expanded captive finance operations drive efficiency, market share gains, and revenue diversification beyond current market expectations.
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US$389.07
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Lithia Motors
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$291.97
52 Week HighUS$405.68
52 Week LowUS$255.32
Beta1.3
1 Month Change-16.70%
3 Month Change-10.32%
1 Year Change5.62%
3 Year Change10.49%
5 Year Change9.73%
Change since IPO2,524.45%

Recent News & Updates

Lithia Motors: Now A Growth Stock And A Value Stock

Aug 11

Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Aug 01
Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Is It Time To Consider Buying Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?

Jul 14
Is It Time To Consider Buying Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?

Recent updates

Lithia Motors: Now A Growth Stock And A Value Stock

Aug 11

Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Aug 01
Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Is It Time To Consider Buying Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?

Jul 14
Is It Time To Consider Buying Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?

An Intrinsic Calculation For Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Suggests It's 23% Undervalued

Jun 29
An Intrinsic Calculation For Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Suggests It's 23% Undervalued

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Lithia Motors, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAD) Share Price

Jun 13
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Lithia Motors, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAD) Share Price

Investors Could Be Concerned With Lithia Motors' (NYSE:LAD) Returns On Capital

May 29
Investors Could Be Concerned With Lithia Motors' (NYSE:LAD) Returns On Capital

Lithia Motors: A High-Quality Compounder That Looks To Be On Sale

Mar 31

At US$320, Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Worth Looking At Closely?

Mar 25
At US$320, Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Worth Looking At Closely?

Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)

Mar 12
Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)

Feb 26
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)

Is Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) A Risky Investment?

Feb 13
Is Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) A Risky Investment?

The Returns On Capital At Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jan 11
The Returns On Capital At Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Don't Inspire Confidence

Lithia Motors: A Solid Prospect Even In Spite Of Certain Weaknesses

Jan 03

When Should You Buy Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?

Dec 24
When Should You Buy Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?

Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Trading At A 43% Discount?

Nov 23
Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Trading At A 43% Discount?

Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch

Oct 24
Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch

Lithia Motors: Dividend Appears Borderline Safe With Moderate Risk

Sep 30

Be Wary Of Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) And Its Returns On Capital

Sep 23
Be Wary Of Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) And Its Returns On Capital

Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Potentially Undervalued?

Sep 09
Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Potentially Undervalued?
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Tactical Moves And Tech Investments Poised To Rev Up Growth And Profitability

Diversification and strategic partnerships like Driveway and GreenCars aim to boost Lithia Motors' market share and profitability without specifying financial metrics.

Results: Lithia Motors, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Aug 11
Results: Lithia Motors, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Lithia Motors: Short Term Troubles But Long Term Still Looks Promising

Aug 04

Lithia Motors Deserves A Nice Upgrade

May 07

Lithia Motors: Despite Short-Term Troubles, Long-Term Story Remains Intact

Apr 25

Shareholder Returns

LADUS Specialty RetailUS Market
7D2.6%2.9%2.4%
1Y5.6%15.9%20.2%

Return vs Industry: LAD underperformed the US Specialty Retail industry which returned 15.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: LAD underperformed the US Market which returned 20.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is LAD's price volatile compared to industry and market?
LAD volatility
LAD Average Weekly Movement4.9%
Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement8.7%
Market Average Movement6.5%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market17.6%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: LAD has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: LAD's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
194630,000Bryan DeBoerwww.lithiadriveway.com

Lithia Motors, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company operates in two segments, Vehicle Operations and Financing Operations. It offers a range of products and services fulfilling the entire vehicle ownership lifecycle, including new and used vehicles, financing and insurance products, and aftersales automotive repair and maintenance services.

Lithia Motors, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Lithia Motors's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
LAD fundamental statistics
Market capUS$7.49b
Earnings (TTM)US$890.90m
Revenue (TTM)US$37.16b
8.4x
P/E Ratio
0.2x
P/S Ratio

Is LAD overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
LAD income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$37.16b
Cost of RevenueUS$31.46b
Gross ProfitUS$5.74b
Other ExpensesUS$4.85b
EarningsUS$890.90m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)34.75
Gross Margin15.45%
Net Profit Margin2.40%
Debt/Equity Ratio195.3%

How did LAD perform over the long term?

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Dividends

0.8%
Current Dividend Yield
6%
Payout Ratio

Does LAD pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy LAD by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Lithia Motors dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateAug 08 2025
Dividend Pay DateAug 22 2025
Days until Ex dividend3 days
Days until Dividend pay date11 days

Does LAD pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/08/11 07:50
End of Day Share Price 2025/08/08 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Lithia Motors, Inc. is covered by 37 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research
Michael AlbaneseBenchmark Company
Andrew FungBerenberg