Headquartered in Medford, Oregon, Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) is an automotive retailer in the United States. It provides new and used vehicles, vehicle financing services, warranties, insurance contracts, vehicle and theft protection services, and automotive repair and maintenance services. The company’s shares have gained 3.9% in price over the past month and 5.1% over the past six months to close yesterday’s trading session at $308.28.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, the stock is currently trading at 6.58x, which is 47.1% lower than the 12.42x industry average. Also, its 0.49x forward EV/Sales is 56.5% lower than the 1.12x industry average. Furthermore, LAD’s 0.31x forward Price/Sales is 67.1% lower than the 0.93x industry average. In addition, the company’s revenue and EBITDA have grown at CAGRs of 28% and 56.9%, respectively, over the past three years. Furthermore, LAD’s net income and EPS have increased at 66.5% and 55.1% annualized rates, respectively, over the past three years.
