Is LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Cyclical United States $5.9B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 220.2% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. LITHIA MOTORS INC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 220.2%
/ 30%
6.4%
/ 30%
19.6%
/ 30%
1.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 220.2%
/ 33%
6.4%
/ 33%
19.6%
/ 33%
1.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 59.9%
/ 33%
1.7%
/ 33%
5.3%
/ 33%
1.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 220.2%
/ 33%
6.4%
/ 33%
19.6%
/ 33%
1.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 59.9%
/ 33%
1.7%
/ 33%
5.3%
/ 50%
1.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
7.8
Forward: 6.1
EPS
$32.31
Dividend Yield
88.0%
Payout: 6.8%
P/B Ratio
0.9
EV/EBITDA
10.8
EV: $21.1B
Revenue
$37.6B
Growth: 0.3%
Beta
1.2
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 15.4%
Operating Margin 3.9%
Net Margin 2.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 12.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$357M
Free Cash Flow$6M
Total Debt$15.5B
Debt-to-Equity235.2
Current Ratio1.2
Total Assets$25.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$256.84
50-Day MA$292.72
200-Day MA$314.55
Avg Volume304K
Beta1.2
52-Week Range
$239.78
$360.56

About LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD)

CEO
Mr. Bryan B. DeBoer
Employees
30,000
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$5.9B
Currency
USD

Lithia Motors, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company operates in two segments, Vehicle Operations and Financing Operations. It offers a range of products and services fulfilling the entire vehicle ownership lifecycle, including new and used vehicles, financing and insurance products, and aftersales automotive repair and maintenance services. The company provides its products and services through a network of physical locations, e-commerce platforms, captive finance solutions, fleet management offerings, and other synergistic adjacencies. Lithia Motors, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Medford, Oregon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), LITHIA MOTORS INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is LITHIA MOTORS INC's debt ratio?

LITHIA MOTORS INC's debt ratio is 220.2% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 59.9%.

What are LITHIA MOTORS INC's key financial metrics?

LITHIA MOTORS INC has a market capitalization of $5.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 7.8, and revenue of $37.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 15.4% and a net margin of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at 12.4%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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