Lithia Motors Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
Lithia Motors has a total shareholder equity of $6.6B and total debt of $13.4B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 202.4%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $23.3B and $16.6B respectively. Lithia Motors's EBIT is $1.6B making its interest coverage ratio 3.1. It has cash and short-term investments of $212.0M.
Key information
202.4%
Debt to equity ratio
US$13.42b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 3.1x |
| Cash | US$212.00m |
| Equity | US$6.63b |
| Total liabilities | US$16.63b |
| Total assets | US$23.26b |
Recent financial health updates
Is Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) A Risky Investment?
Jun 29
These 4 Measures Indicate That Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Mar 28Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Nov 14Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Jul 17Here's Why Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Apr 10Recent updates
Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch
Oct 24Lithia Motors: Dividend Appears Borderline Safe With Moderate Risk
Sep 30Be Wary Of Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) And Its Returns On Capital
Sep 23Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Potentially Undervalued?
Sep 09Results: Lithia Motors, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Aug 11Lithia Motors: Short Term Troubles But Long Term Still Looks Promising
Aug 04Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)
Jul 15Is Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) A Risky Investment?
Jun 29Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
Jun 14Lithia Motors Deserves A Nice Upgrade
May 07Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Apr 27Lithia Motors: Despite Short-Term Troubles, Long-Term Story Remains Intact
Apr 25Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Potentially Undervalued?
Apr 11These 4 Measures Indicate That Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Mar 28Lithia Motors, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAD) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Mar 15Investors Could Be Concerned With Lithia Motors' (NYSE:LAD) Returns On Capital
Mar 01Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) After Its Annual Report
Feb 17A Look At The Fair Value Of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)
Feb 15Is There Now An Opportunity In Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?
Jan 02Investors Could Be Concerned With Lithia Motors' (NYSE:LAD) Returns On Capital
Dec 02Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Nov 14Lithia Motors, Inc.: Robust Revenue Growth, Digital Dominance, And Strategic Vision For LT Growth
Nov 01Calculating The Fair Value Of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)
Oct 17What Is Lithia Motors, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAD) Share Price Doing?
Sep 05Lithia Motors: Strategic Consolidation And Diverse Portfolio Drive Growth
Sep 01Slowing Rates Of Return At Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Aug 18Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Jul 17Lithia Motors: A Promising Future Anchored On Acquisitions
Jun 23Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Shares Could Be 47% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jun 15Why Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Could Be Worth Watching
May 30Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD)
May 15Here's Why Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Apr 10At US$256, Is It Time To Put Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) On Your Watch List?
Feb 27Lithia & Driveway Q4 2022 Earnings Preview
Feb 14Here's Why We Think Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Well Worth Watching
Feb 14Lithia Motors' (NYSE:LAD) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Feb 02Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: LAD's short term assets ($7.9B) exceed its short term liabilities ($6.7B).
Long Term Liabilities: LAD's short term assets ($7.9B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($10.0B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: LAD's net debt to equity ratio (199.2%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: LAD's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 241.7% to 202.4% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: LAD's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (0.5%).
Interest Coverage: LAD's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (3.1x coverage).