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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lithia Motors's Enterprise Value is $23,277 Mil.
Lithia Motors's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-453 Mil. Therefore, Lithia Motors's EV-to-FCF for today is -51.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lithia Motors's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LAD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -700.25 Med: 14.56 Max: 4051.38
Current: -51.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lithia Motors was 4051.38. The lowest was -700.25. And the median was 14.56.
LAD's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 850
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 16.715
vs LAD: -51.37
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $330.79.
Lithia Motors's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $28.480.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lithia Motors EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lithia Motors EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithia Motors's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lithia Motors's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithia Motors's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lithia Motors's current Enterprise Value is $23,277 Mil.
Lithia Motors's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-453 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-FCF of -51.37 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #999999 out of 850 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Lithia Motors' EV-to-FCF too high?
Lithia Motors' current EV-to-FCF is -51.37. Based on the distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #999999 out of 850 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lithia Motors has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithia Motors' EV-to-FCF compare to AN and KMX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #999999 out of 850 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lithia Motors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.72. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Vehicles & Parts companies is 16.72, based on 850 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithia Motors's current EV-to-FCF is -51.37. 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 $375.59, compared to a current price of $330.79 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -51.37. Lithia Motors' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithia Motors (LAD), the current EV-to-FCF is -51.37 as of Jul. 21, 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 $330.79 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $375.59.
GuruFocus considers Lithia Motors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LAD:
EV-to-FCF: -51.37
GF Value™: $375.59 vs. price of $330.79 (11.9% 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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