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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Lithia Motors's Enterprise Value is $24,532 Mil.
Lithia Motors's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-149 Mil. Therefore, Lithia Motors's EV-to-OCF for today is -164.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lithia Motors's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LAD'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -748.32 Med: 12.89 Max: 355.22
Current: -164.87
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lithia Motors was 355.22. The lowest was -748.32. And the median was 12.89.
LAD's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 97.9% of 1331
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.17
vs LAD: -164.87
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $377.91.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lithia Motors EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lithia Motors EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithia Motors's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lithia Motors's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithia Motors's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lithia Motors's current Enterprise Value is $24,532 Mil.
Lithia Motors's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $-149 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-OCF of -164.87 as of Aug. 03, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #28 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Lithia Motors' EV-to-OCF too high?
Lithia Motors' current EV-to-OCF is -164.87. Based on the distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #28 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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-OCF compare to ALTB and KMX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #28 out of 1331 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lithia Motors in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.17. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.17, based on 1,331 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithia Motors's current EV-to-OCF is -164.87. 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 $377.91 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -164.87. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithia Motors (LAD), the current EV-to-OCF is -164.87 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $377.91 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $380.88.
GuruFocus considers Lithia Motors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LAD:
EV-to-OCF: -164.87
GF Value™: $380.88 vs. price of $377.91 (0.8% below fair value)
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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