Company / Operating Margin
Lithia Motors Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
4.2%
FY2025
5-year range
4.2% / 7.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#133 of 186
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At 4.2%, Lithia Motors's operating margin ranks #133 of 186 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Operating Margin has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 7.3% in FY2021 to 4.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.0%.
Declined from 5.5% to 4.2% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#133 of 186 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 72% of 186This company 4.2% Sector average 3.2%
▼
+31.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Lithia Motors's operating margin has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 2.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 1.0pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2021.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 4.2% | -2.1% |
| FY2024 | 4.3% | -20.6% |
| FY2023 | 5.5% | -20.9% |
| FY2022 | 6.9% | -5.4% |
| FY2021 | 7.3% | +37.9% |
| FY2020 | 5.3% | +35.0% |
| FY2019 | 3.9% | +3.4% |
| FY2018 | 3.8% | -6.7% |
| FY2017 | 4.0% | +3.8% |
| FY2016 | 3.9% | +1.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026