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Lithia Motors Inc

NYSE: LAD · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

$286.67
-0.61% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$6.63B
P/E ratio
10.15
P/S ratio
0.18x
EPS (TTM)
$28.65
Dividend yield
0.75%
52W range
$239 – $359
Volume
0.3M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

55
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C
4.5
Quality
C
5.0
Profitability
C+
8.0
Valuation
A
2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.4
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →209 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$370.25
+29.16%
12-Month target
$251.14
-12.39%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$350.78
Margin of safety
+8.66%
3 Strong Buy8 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
Insufficient data
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at 1.88%
- Negative free cash flow $-205.50M

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$28.19B$31.04B$36.19B$37.63B$37.73B
Net income$1.25B$1.00B$802.00M$819.60M$100.40M
EPS$28.65
Free cash flow$-913.20M$-702.60M$73.70M$191.90M$-205.50M
Profit margin4.44%3.22%2.22%2.18%1.88%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
LAD$6.63B554.75.08.04.5+8.66%Buy
AMZN$2.76T658.76.53.36.0-60.37%Buy
TSLA$1.59T336.74.02.07.5-52.02%Avoid
HD$310.62B543.37.54.05.0-46.55%Buy
BABA$310.62B646.75.08.76.5+60.19%Buy
TM$247.78B606.74.56.34.5Buy

Smart narrative

Lithia Motors Inc trades at $286.67. representing a P/E of 10.15x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.38, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $37.73B. with profit margins at 1.88%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $350.78.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lithia Motors Inc's stock price?

Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) trades at $286.67, on a P/E of 10.2x and a P/S of 0.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Lithia Motors Inc overvalued?

Lithia Motors Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 55/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $350.78 versus the $286.67 price, a 8.7% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.

What is the price target of Lithia Motors Inc (LAD)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $370.25, about 29.2% above the current $286.67. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Lithia Motors Inc (LAD)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $350.78, a +8.7% margin of safety versus today's $286.67. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.

What is Lithia Motors Inc's revenue?

Lithia Motors Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $37.73B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Lithia Motors Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.38, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio0.18x
ROE11.09%
Beta1.28
50D MA$272.30
200D MA$304.69
Shares out0.02B
Float0.02B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.3M

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