Valuation dashboard for Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) with P/E 8.62, P/B 1.00, EV/EBITDA 15.75 and dividend yield 0.79%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Cyclical companies.
Lithia Motors, Inc. operates as a prominent automotive retail enterprise throughout the United States. Its business is strategically divided into three key segments: Domestic, Import, and Luxury vehicle sales. The company's comprehensive offerings encompass the sale of both brand-new and pre-owned automobiles, alongside a full spectrum of vehicle financing solutions.
Analysis Summary
Lithia Motors, Inc. reported revenue of $37.63B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 23.4%. Net income reached $819.6M, with a 11.7% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 11.0%, operating margin 2.4%, net margin 2.1%.
At $299.72 (closing price, October 30, 2026), LAD trades at a P/E of 8.62 and an ROE of 12.12%. Market capitalisation stands at $6.5B.
Balance sheet quality for LAD: current ratio of 1.2. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 8.62 |
| Price / Book | 1.00 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $364.21 |
| vs Current Price | +21.5% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | Lithia Motors, Inc. | $6.5B | 8.62 | 1.00 | 12.1% |
| CVNA | Carvana Co. | $74.9B | 29.16 | 11.31 | 43.9% |
| PAG | Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | $13.9B | 15.47 | 2.34 | 16.4% |
| AN | AutoNation, Inc. | $5.9B | 8.63 | 2.51 | 33.2% |
| KMX | CarMax, Inc. | $7.9B | 26.09 | 1.25 | 4.8% |
| GPI | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | $3.1B | 8.27 | 1.02 | 13.0% |
| ABG | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. | $3.6B | 7.90 | 15.9% |
Price
| Price | $299.72 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $6.5B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 12.12% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 2.65% |
| Return on Assets | 2.94% |
| Gross Margin | 11.03% |
| Operating Margin | 2.36% |
| Net Margin | 2.06% |
Related companies: CVNA · PAG · AN · KMX · GPI · ABG
Explore sector: Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Dealerships
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