Lithia Motors Profit Margin

Lithia Motors (LAD) currently reports a profit margin of 2.06% as of September 2026. That compares with 3.29% in the prior-year period — down 37.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.53%. Use the charts on this page to explore Lithia Motors's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Lithia Motors's profit margin decreased from 3.29% to 2.06% — a 37.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Lithia Motors's profit margin of 2.06% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.53%. That is roughly 54.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Lithia Motors's current 2.06% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.53%) and against LAD's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.06%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.53%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Lithia Motors, and consider following LAD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.