LAD Lithia Motors PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jul 30, 2025, the Lithia Motors stock's PE ratio is 9.0. This takes into account the latest EPS of $31.8 and stock price of $286.05. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 10% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.1.

LAD PE ratio history

How has LAD's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Lithia Motors has averaged 10.25 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 9.0 is 12% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, LAD's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2021 quarter at 16.49, when the price was $390.09 and the EPS was $23.65. The lowest point was in the Dec 2022 quarter, when it reached 4.61 with a price of $204.74 and an EPS of $44.38.

Today
9
Average
10.25
Median
10.22
Minimum
4.61
Maximum
16.49

Lithia Motors PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 96.53% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -63.8% in 2011

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 12.03 32.78% $357.43 $29.71
2023 9.06 96.53% $329.28 $36.36
2022 4.61 -42.87% $204.74 $44.38
2021 8.07 -45.58% $296.95 $36.81
2020 14.83 18.07% $292.67 $19.74
2019 12.56 79.43% $147 $11.7
2018 7 -39.71% $76.33 $10.91
2017 11.61 -6.97% $113.59 $9.78
2016 12.48 -18.59% $96.83 $7.76
2015 15.33 -6.12% $106.67 $6.96
2014 16.33 -3.32% $86.69 $5.31
2013 16.89 41.22% $69.42 $4.11
2012 11.96 22.54% $37.42 $3.13
2011 9.76 -63.8% $21.86 $2.24
2010 26.96 37.76% $14.29 $0.53

Lithia Motors PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 9.23 -23.28% $293.54 $31.8
Dec 2024 12.03 11.18% $357.43 $29.71
Sep 2024 10.82 32.92% $317.64 $29.36
Jun 2024 8.14 -8.13% $252.45 $31.03
Mar 2024 8.86 -2.21% $300.86 $33.94
Dec 2023 9.06 15.86% $329.28 $36.36
Sep 2023 7.82 3.44% $295.33 $37.75
Jun 2023 7.56 35.73% $304.11 $40.23
Mar 2023 5.57 20.82% $228.93 $41.11
Dec 2022 4.61 -3.56% $204.74 $44.38
Sep 2022 4.78 -24.96% $214.55 $44.92
Jun 2022 6.37 -10.28% $274.81 $43.13
Mar 2022 7.1 -12.02% $300.12 $42.29
Dec 2021 8.07 -12.66% $296.95 $36.81
Sep 2021 9.24 -16.46% $317.04 $34.31

LAD Price vs fair value

How does LAD's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

LAD average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of LAD for the past years

The current PE ratio of LAD is higher than the 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
8.04
5-year avg
9.29
10-year avg
10.25
15-year avg
12.25

LAD PE vs peers

What is LAD's PE ratio compared to its peers

LAD's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks GPC and PAG. Lithia Motors is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (9.0) than its peers average of 14.26.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 9 $7.45B
ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc 10.46 $4.33B
GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc 11.34 $5.34B
PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc 11.75 $11.04B
AN Autonation Inc 11.82 $7.19B
RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc 14.32 $4.13B
SAH Sonic Automotive Inc 15.56 $2.47B
KMX Carmax Inc 15.96 $8.69B
GPC Genuine Parts Co 22.69 $18.36B

Frequently asked questions

What is Lithia Motors's PE ratio?

LAD's price to earnings ratio is 9 as of Jul 30, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lithia Motors (LAD)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for LAD stock is 8.04.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lithia Motors (LAD)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for LAD stock is 9.29.

What is the highest PE ratio for LAD?

Over the last ten years, the Mar 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 16.49.

How does the current PE ratio for LAD compare to its historical average?

LAD's price to earnings ratio is currently 12% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Lithia Motors's PE ratio so low?

LAD's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.

How is LAD's PE ratio calculated (Lithia Motors PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 30, 2025), Lithia Motors's share price is $286.05. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $31.8. Therefore, Lithia Motors's PE ratio for today is 9. PE RATIO(9) = STOCK PRICE($286.05) / TTM EPS($31.8)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.