Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lithia Motors Inc stock (LAD) is currently trading at $254.20. Lithia Motors Inc PE ratio is 7.79. Lithia Motors Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.16. Analyst consensus price target for LAD is $387.40. WallStSmart rates LAD as Hold.
- LAD PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LAD PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LAD intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LAD stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LAD fair value vs current price
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- Is LAD undervalued or overvalued?
- Lithia Motors Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LAD Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LAD analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LAD Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Lithia Motors Inc (LAD)
LAD trades 46% above its Graham fair value of $219.84, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
106.00% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -28.40%, profits shrinking
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Revenue growing slowly at 0.30% annually
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.44), Price/Sales (0.16), Price/Book (0.86) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.30%, EPS Growth at -28.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.40%, Operating Margin at 3.89%, Profit Margin at 2.18%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LAD Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LAD's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.16x trades 37% below its historical average of 0.25x (22th percentile). The current valuation is 72% below its historical high of 0.57x set in Nov 2015, and 685% above its historical low of 0.02x in Nov 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
The Big Picture
Lithia Motors Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 37.6B with 30% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 218.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 30% YoY, reaching 37.6B. This pace significantly outperforms most AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS peers.
ROE of 1240.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Lithia Motors Inc maintain 30%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lithia Motors Inc.
Bottom Line
Lithia Motors Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (30% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Lithia Motors Inc(LAD)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
USA
Lithia Motors, Inc. is an automobile retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Medford, Oregon.