Lithia Motors, Inc.

Lithia Motors, Inc.

256.60
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+14.40
(+5.95%)
26.54EPS
9.45P/E
5.56BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 5.56B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 19.76B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap5.56B
Enterprise Value19.76B

Important Dates

Lithia Motors, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 17, 2027.

Earnings Date2/17/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. has 22.00M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding22.00M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.45. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.18, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.99.

PE Ratio9.45
PS Ratio0.18
PB Ratio0.99
P/TBV Ratio5.87
P/FCF Ratio-46.10
P/OCF Ratio-45.37

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.39 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.60 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 14.59 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Lithia Motors, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 49.76, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 19.76B versus a market cap of 5.56B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.60
EV / EBITDA11.39
EV / EBIT14.59
EV / FCF49.76

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.00, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 257.70, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.45 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.00
Quick Ratio0.18
Debt / Equity257.70
Debt / EBITDA8.36
Interest Coverage2.45

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.67, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 5.21 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.83, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.92, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.11M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 30,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 5.12 indicates how many times Lithia Motors, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)10.67
Return on Assets (ROA)2.83
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)5.21
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)5.92
Revenue Per Employee1.11M
Employee Count30,000.00
Inventory Turnover5.12

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. recorded 215.06M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 25.44, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 845.36M, leaving 625.31M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax215.06M
Effective Tax Rate25.44

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 3.53% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 289.72, while the 200-day moving average is 267.01.

52-Week Price Change-3.53%
50-Day Moving Average289.72
200-Day Moving Average267.01

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. generated 33.21B in revenue and converted that into 625.31M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 26.54. EBITDA reached 1.73B, while operating income came in at 1.21B.

Revenue33.21B
Gross Profit5.04B
Operating Income1.21B
Pretax Income845.36M
Net Income625.31M
EBITDA1.73B
EBIT1.35B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)26.54

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. holds 318.52M in cash and equivalents against 14.50B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 13.61B. Total book value stands at 5.60B, with working capital of 21.36M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents318.52M
Total Debt14.50B
Net Debt13.61B
Equity (Book Value)5.60B
Book Value Per Share254.72
Working Capital21.36M

Cash Flow

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Lithia Motors, Inc. produced -130.24M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow-130.24M
Free Cash Flow-130.24M
FCF Per Share-5.57

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. posted a gross margin of 15.17, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.65 and net profit margin of 1.88 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin15.17
Operating Margin3.65
Pretax Margin2.55
Profit Margin1.88
EBITDA Margin5.22

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. paid dividends of 1.98 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 7.27 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield is negative at -2.17: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield is negative at -18.58, meaning Lithia Motors, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share1.98
Payout Ratio7.27
Shareholder Yield-18.58
FCF Yield-2.17

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.65, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.65