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Lithia MotorsFRA:LMO -5.41%90 Piotroski F-Score is 2 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:LMO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €333.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lithia Motors ranks worse than 95.32% on this metric.
Warning Sign:
Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Lithia Motors has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lithia Motors's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LMO'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 5 Max: 8
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Lithia Motors was 8. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
Lithia Motors Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Lithia Motors Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithia Motors's Piotroski F-Score 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.
FRA:LMO vs ALTB, KMX, AN: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Lithia Motors's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lithia Motors's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithia Motors's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* 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.
This Year (Jun26) TTM:
Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Net Income was 184.969 + 116.913 + 86.846 + 225.68 = €614 Mil. Cash Flow from Operations was -83.837 + 105.64 + -93.766 + -57.028 = €-129 Mil. Revenue was 8243.782 + 7854.921 + 8019.761 + 8498.848 = €32,617 Mil. Gross Profit was 1249.032 + 1171.261 + 1229.77 + 1299.743 = €4,950 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Jun25)
to the end of this year (Jun26) was
(20947.587 + 20890.273 + 21441.549 + 22273.49 + 22781.354) / 5 = €21666.8506 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of this year (Jun25) was €20,948 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8,706 Mil. Total Current Assets was €7,181 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was €7,160 Mil.
Net Income was 186.777 + 203.129 + 193.787 + 222.039 = €806 Mil.
Revenue was 8308.121 + 8760.693 + 8489.927 + 8308.461 = €33,867 Mil. Gross Profit was 1288.79 + 1309.783 + 1304.62 + 1287.582 = €5,191 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Jun24)
to the end of last year (Jun25) was
(21557.631 + 20958.612 + 22082.083 + 21719.185 + 20947.587) / 5 = €21453.0196 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of last year (Jun24) was €21,558 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8,093 Mil. Total Current Assets was €6,886 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was €5,647 Mil.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Lithia Motors's current Net Income (TTM) was 614.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Lithia Motors's return on assets of this year was 0.02933073. Lithia Motors's return on assets of last year was 0.03737572.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Lithia Motors's gearing of this year was 0.40182983. Lithia Motors's gearing of last year was 0.3772475.
==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Lithia Motors's current ratio of this year was 1.00295794. Lithia Motors's current ratio of last year was 1.21928321.
==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
Lithia Motors's number of shares in issue this year was 22.5. Lithia Motors's number of shares in issue last year was 25.9.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
Lithia Motors's gross margin of this year was 0.15175395. Lithia Motors's gross margin of last year was 0.15326849.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Lithia Motors's asset turnover of this year was 1.55709161. Lithia Motors's asset turnover of last year was 1.57100759.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Lithia Motors has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
Lithia Motors (FRA:LMO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 2 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Lithia Motors' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #1222 out of 1282 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Lithia Motors' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Lithia Motors' current Piotroski F-Score of 2 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Lithia Motors' value of 2 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #1222 out of 1282 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithia Motors' Piotroski F-Score compare to ALTB and KMX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lithia Motors ranks #1222 out of 1282 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Lithia Motors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Lithia Motors' value of 2 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Lithia Motors' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Lithia Motors has consistently been below 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.00, based on 1,282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lithia Motors's current Piotroski F-Score of 2 is 60% below 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithia Motors's current Piotroski F-Score is 2, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 (FRA:LMO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €333.64, compared to a current price of €350.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 2, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 60% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.00. 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 Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithia Motors (FRA:LMO), the current Piotroski F-Score is 2 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 (FRA:LMO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lithia Motors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €350.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €333.64.
GuruFocus considers Lithia Motors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LMO:
Piotroski F-Score: 2 (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: €333.64 vs. price of €350.00 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1222 of 1282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LMO 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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