Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) — Stock Score Summary

Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 50/100 based on Quality (37/100), Value (56/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Lithia Motors is a highly cyclical automotive retailer. It operates a low-margin, capital-intensive business model that is highly sensitive to consumer credit availability and vehicle pricing cycles.

Lithia Motors, Inc. operates one of the largest automotive retail networks in the United States, selling new and used vehicles, parts, service, and associated finance and insurance products. The company leverages its significant scale and an integrated omnichannel platform, Driveway, to efficiently consolidate the fragmented auto dealership market. This strategy allows Lithia to enhance customer experience across its expanding national footprint through strategic acquisitions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$303.87
Market Cap$6.7B
P/E (TTM)10.14
P/E (Forward)7.12
Price/Book1.04
Return on Equity10.9%
Return on Invested Capital10.3%
Debt/Equity251.65
Gross Margin15.4%
Operating Margin3.6%
Revenue Growth1.0%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$496M

Lithia Motors, Inc. operates in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithia Motors, Inc.’s (LAD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) is 50/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (37), Value (56), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Lithia Motors, Inc. have an economic moat?
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) has a Quality factor score of 37/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Lithia Motors, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 50/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Lithia Motors, Inc. in?
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry (United States).
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