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Lithia MotorsLAD -1.68%93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Sep. 18, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates LAD with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $388.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lithia Motors ranks worse than 69.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LAD'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 3.8 Max: 10.49
Current: 2.23
During the past years, Lithia Motors's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.49. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 3.80.
LAD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.76% of 926
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs LAD: 2.23
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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Lithia Motors's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $292.155. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $161.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
LAD vs RUSHA, KMX, AN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Lithia Motors Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Lithia Motors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 mean?
Lithia Motors (LAD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 as of Sep. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 3.80. Over the past decade, Lithia Motors' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 10.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #646 out of 926 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Lithia Motors' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lithia Motors' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 3.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 10.49. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Lithia Motors' value of 1.96 is 62% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #646 out of 926 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lithia Motors has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithia Motors' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RUSHA and KMX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #646 out of 926 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lithia Motors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Lithia Motors' value of 1.96 is 62% above this benchmark. Historically, Lithia Motors' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 10.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Lithia Motors has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.21, based on 926 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lithia Motors's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 62% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithia Motors's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 3.80. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $388.25, compared to a current price of $316.27 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 62% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.21. Lithia Motors' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithia Motors (LAD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Sep. 18, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $316.27 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $388.25.
GuruFocus considers Lithia Motors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LAD:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (48% below median its 10-year median of 3.80)
GF Value™: $388.25 vs. price of $316.27 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#646 of 926)
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 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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