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Lithia MotorsLAD -4.84%90 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.18 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 10.33. GuruFocus rates LAD with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $380.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,147 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lithia Motors ranks worse than 57.63% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lithia Motors's enterprise value is $24,697 Mil.
Lithia Motors's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,209 Mil. Therefore, Lithia Motors's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lithia Motors's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LAD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.64 Med: 10.33 Max: 16.7
Current: 11.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lithia Motors was 16.70. The lowest was 5.64. And the median was 10.33.
LAD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.63% of 1147
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.49
vs LAD: 11.18
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lithia Motors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lithia Motors's share price for today is $385.42.
Lithia Motors's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $30.150.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Lithia Motors's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Lithia Motors's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lithia Motors's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithia Motors's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lithia Motors's current Enterprise Value is $24,697 Mil.
Lithia Motors's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,209 Mil.
* 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 (LAD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.18 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lithia Motors. This is near median its historical median of 10.33. Over the past decade, Lithia Motors' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.64 to 16.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #661 out of 1147 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Lithia Motors' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lithia Motors' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.18 is near median its 10-year median of 10.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.64 to a high of 16.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.49. Lithia Motors' value of 11.18 is 17.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #661 out of 1147 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALTB and KMX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #661 out of 1147 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lithia Motors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.49. Lithia Motors' value of 11.18 is 17.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lithia Motors' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.64 to 16.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.33 vs. the industry median of 9.49, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.49, based on 1,147 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lithia Motors's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.18 is 17.8% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lithia Motors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithia Motors's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.33. 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 $380.88, compared to a current price of $385.42 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.33 and 17.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.49. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithia Motors (LAD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.18 as of Aug. 03, 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 $380.88.
GuruFocus considers Lithia Motors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LAD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.18 (near median its 10-year median of 10.33)
GF Value™: $380.88 vs. price of $385.42 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#661 of 1147)
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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