Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD) has a MarketKingdoms composite score of 56.7 (C+), an C-range rating. It ranks 1502nd of 1,866 covered companies, 168th of 243 in Consumer Cyclical (sector average 61.1) and 13th of 15 in Auto & Truck Dealerships. Scores as of 2026-10-26.
Its strongest lenses are Industry opportunity at 72 (Consumer Cyclical average 69) and Price (valuation) at 70 (Consumer Cyclical average 50). Its weakest lenses are Quality (profitability) at 26 (sector average 49) and Expansion (growth) at 37 (sector average 51).
| Lens | Type | LAD | Consumer Cyclical average | Auto & Truck Dealerships average | Percentile in sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry opportunity | Research signal | 72 | 69 | 72 | 65th |
| Stock selection | Research signal | 66 | 75 | 75 | 18th |
| KPI momentum | Research signal | 48 | 70 | 71 | 12th |
| Catalyst watch | Research signal | 68 | 71 | 69 | 29th |
| Price (valuation) | Fundamental lens | 70 | 50 | 60 | 81st |
| Expansion (growth) | Fundamental lens | 37 | 51 | 51 | 26th |
| Quality (profitability) | Fundamental lens | 26 | 49 | 45 | 14th |
| Trend (momentum) | Fundamental lens | 53 | 50 | 48 | 54th |
The most recent call analysed was held on 2026-10-21 (fiscal 2026 Q3). MarketKingdoms checks what management promised on each call against what it later delivered.
The stock's valuation gap is +1.2%: its price is in line with the path its market, sector and industry moves explain. Factor sensitivity: market beta 0.28, sector beta -0.33, industry beta 1.61; the factor model explains 62% of its moves (R²).
| Company | Composite | Grade | Valuation gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarGurus Inc. (CARG) | 70.8 | B+ | -14.4% |
| Openlane Inc. (OPLN) | 70.6 | B+ | +10.5% |
| CarMax Inc. (KMX) | 67.7 | B | -25.3% |
| Mister Car Wash Inc. (MCW) | 64.4 | B | — |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA) | 63.5 | B- | -23.7% |
| Rush Enterprises Inc. (RUSHA) | 62.9 | B- | -1.5% |
| Boyd Group Services Inc. (BGSI) | 62.7 | B- | -3.4% |
| Penske Automotive Group Inc. (PAG) | 61.0 | B- | +1.6% |
Lithia Motors Inc. financial statements · Consumer Cyclical sector ranking · Auto & Truck Dealerships industry ranking · All covered companies
The composite score (0–100, graded A+ to D-) blends research signals from each earnings call with fundamental lenses from SEC filings and market prices. Research signals: Industry opportunity, Stock selection, KPI momentum and Catalyst watch, read from what management said and whether it delivered. Fundamental lenses: Price (valuation), Expansion (growth), Quality (profitability) and Trend (momentum). Scores are recalculated every night and after every earnings call. The valuation gap compares the actual price path with the path the stock's market, sector and industry moves explain; it is a model comparison, not a fair-value estimate.
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