LAD (Lithia Motors) GF Value Rank: 9 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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LAD Lithia Motors Inc LAD
90 GF Score
Price $385.42
GF Value $380.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lithia Motors GF Value Rank?

Lithia Motors LAD -4.84% 90 GF Value Rank is 9 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LAD with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $380.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

Lithia Motors has the GF Value Rank of 9.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Lithia Motors GF Value Rank Related Terms

LAD vs ALTB, KMX, AN: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Lithia Motors's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lithia Motors's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lithia Motors's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 9 mean?
Lithia Motors (LAD) has a GF Value Rank of 9 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Lithia Motors' GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Lithia Motors' GF Value Rank too high?
Lithia Motors' current GF Value Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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' GF Value Rank compare to ALTB and KMX?
Lithia Motors' GF Value Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Lithia Motors' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Lithia Motors and its competitors. Lithia Motors's current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 (LAD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $380.67, compared to a current price of $385.42 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithia Motors (LAD), the current GF Value Rank is 9 as of Aug. 02, 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 $380.67. GuruFocus considers Lithia Motors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LAD:

  • GF Value Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $380.67 vs. price of $385.42 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 13 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LMO:Germany
Address 150 N. Bartlett Street, Medford, OR, USA, 97501
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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