LAD (Lithia Motors) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $5.68 (As of Jun. 2026)

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LAD Lithia Motors Inc LAD
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Price $385.42
GF Value $380.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Lithia Motors LAD -4.84% 90 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.68 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LAD with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $380.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lithia Motors's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-5.422. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $5.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Lithia Motors's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -27.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -5.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Lithia Motors was 73.50% per year. The lowest was -128.90% per year. And the median was -5.85% per year.

As of today (2026-08-03), Lithia Motors's current stock price is $385.42. Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.68. Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 67.86.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Lithia Motors was 2385.60. The lowest was 21.46. And the median was 44.77.


Lithia Motors  (NYSE:LAD) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=385.42/5.68
=67.86

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Lithia Motors was 2385.60. The lowest was 21.46. And the median was 44.77.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Lithia Motors Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.58 8.30 6.11 6.84 7.05

Lithia Motors Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.78 6.68 7.05 6.18 5.68

LAD vs ALTB, KMX, AN: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Lithia Motors's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-5.422/333.9520*333.9520
=-5.422

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Lithia Motors Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 3.375 241.428 4.668
201612 -4.871 241.432 -6.738
201703 4.382 243.801 6.002
201706 1.420 244.955 1.936
201709 1.678 246.819 2.270
201712 -5.765 246.524 -7.810
201803 0.274 249.554 0.367
201806 6.305 251.989 8.356
201809 4.193 252.439 5.547
201812 4.064 251.233 5.402
201903 2.073 254.202 2.723
201906 5.894 256.143 7.684
201909 7.479 256.759 9.728
201912 1.603 256.974 2.083
202003 3.409 258.115 4.411
202006 27.461 257.797 35.573
202009 -1.589 260.280 -2.039
202012 -11.127 260.474 -14.266
202103 16.710 264.877 21.068
202106 24.947 271.696 30.663
202109 21.305 274.310 25.937
202112 -8.974 278.802 -10.749
202203 -1.162 287.504 -1.350
202206 -12.773 296.311 -14.396
202209 -11.870 296.808 -13.355
202212 -6.785 296.797 -7.634
202303 -3.196 301.836 -3.536
202306 -11.156 305.109 -12.211
202309 1.989 307.789 2.158
202312 -13.105 306.746 -14.267
202403 7.710 312.332 8.244
202406 -10.239 314.175 -10.884
202409 5.862 315.301 6.209
202412 -0.660 315.605 -0.698
202503 9.598 319.799 10.023
202506 -2.734 322.561 -2.831
202509 -8.226 324.800 -8.458
202512 1.260 324.054 1.298
202603 -8.782 330.213 -8.881
202606 -5.422 333.952 -5.422

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.68 mean?
Lithia Motors (LAD) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.68 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors.
Is Lithia Motors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Lithia Motors' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.68. Overall, Lithia Motors has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithia Motors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to ALTB and KMX?
Lithia Motors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.68 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. Lithia Motors's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithia Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lithia Motors (LAD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $380.67, compared to a current price of $385.42 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.68. Lithia Motors' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithia Motors (LAD), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.68 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lithia Motors (LAD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lithia Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $385.42 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $380.67. GuruFocus considers Lithia Motors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LAD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $5.68
  • GF Value™: $380.67 vs. price of $385.42 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 13 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lithia Motors Business Description

Other Exchanges LMO:Germany
Address 150 N. Bartlett Street, Medford, OR, USA, 97501
Lithia Motors is a retailer of new and used vehicles and related services. The company offers nearly 60 brands of vehicles at nearly 500 stores globally across the US, Canada, and UK. The company has expanded largely through the acquisition of dealerships in smaller regional markets but now seeks to grow in any part of the US and we expect more deals over time in the US and, at times, abroad. Annual revenue in 2025 was $37.6 billion and we see over $50 billion possible in a few years. The US was 78.5% of 2025 revenue and the UK second at 18.4%, due to the 2024 Pendragon acquisition. In 2025, new vehicle sales were about 50% of total revenue. Lithia was founded in 1946, went public in 1996, and is the largest US auto dealer. It is based in Medford, Oregon.
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