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LAD · NYSE · United States · Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations
In shortLITHIA MOTORS INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+4.0% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 4.2% | 31/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 2.2% | 29/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 12.4% | 62/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 7.2% | 48/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.17× | 31/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.49× | 29/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 4.91× | 0/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 5.79× | 41/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.95 | 22/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 0.0% | 20/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.01× | 0/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 50/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 28.0% | 8/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.4% | 96/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 10.1% | 73/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -9.9% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 22,832 | 28,188 | 31,042 | 36,188 | 37,635 |
| Cost of revenue | 18,573 | 23,035 | 25,813 | 30,627 | 31,902 |
| Gross profit | 4,259 | 5,152 | 5,229 | 5,561 | 5,733 |
| Selling, general & admin | 2,481 | 3,044 | 3,295 | 3,755 | 3,945 |
| Operating income | 1,663 | 1,941 | 1,692 | 1,569 | 1,595 |
| Interest expense | 103 | 129 | 201 | 258 | 276 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,485 | 1,730 | 1,362 | 1,071 | 1,108 |
| Income tax | 422 | 468 | 351 | 255 | 283 |
| Net income | 1,060 | 1,251 | 1,001 | 797 | 820 |
| Diluted EPS | $36.54 | $44.17 | $36.29 | $29.45 | $32.32 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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1.95 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
3/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 29, 2026