Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.41x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $65.60 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($158.80 Million). Explore Lithia Motors Inc capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Lithia Motors Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1995–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Lithia Motors Inc across 25 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see how efficiently does Lithia Motors Inc generate cash.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Lithia Motors Inc (1995–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Lithia Motors Inc. Check LAD capex plus investments ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.35x | $191.90 Million | $542.80 Million | $350.90 Million | ▲ +103.9% |
| 2024 | 0.17x | $73.70 Million | $425.10 Million | $351.40 Million | ▼ -79.7% |
| 2021 | 0.86x | $1.54 Billion | $1.80 Billion | $260.40 Million | ▲ +23.8% |
| 2020 | 0.69x | $374.40 Million | $542.20 Million | $167.80 Million | ▼ -7.9% |
| 2019 | 0.75x | $374.60 Million | $499.50 Million | $124.90 Million | ▲ +7.8% |
| 2018 | 0.70x | $361.70 Million | $519.70 Million | $158.00 Million | ▲ +138.2% |
| 2017 | 0.29x | $43.50 Million | $148.90 Million | $105.40 Million | ▲ +368.2% |
| 2016 | -0.11x | $-9.90 Million | $90.90 Million | $100.80 Million | ▼ -134.6% |
| 2015 | -0.05x | $-3.69 Million | $79.55 Million | $83.24 Million | ▲ +97.4% |
| 2014 | -1.78x | $-55.02 Million | $30.97 Million | $85.98 Million | ▼ -217.0% |
| 2013 | -0.56x | $-17.97 Million | $32.06 Million | $50.02 Million | ▲ +50.2% |
| 2009 | -1.13x | $-11.19 Million | $9.94 Million | $21.13 Million | ▼ -445.7% |
| 2008 | 0.33x | $27.74 Million | $85.17 Million | $57.42 Million | ▲ +134.6% |
| 2006 | -0.94x | $-35.76 Million | $37.94 Million | $73.70 Million | ▼ -454.1% |
| 2005 | 0.27x | $19.33 Million | $72.62 Million | $53.29 Million | ▼ -10.9% |
| 2004 | 0.30x | $23.03 Million | $77.12 Million | $54.09 Million | ▼ -31.8% |
| 2003 | 0.44x | $38.80 Million | $88.57 Million | $49.78 Million | ▲ +603.8% |
| 2002 | 0.06x | $3.04 Million | $48.90 Million | $45.85 Million | ▼ -75.6% |
| 2001 | 0.25x | $10.49 Million | $41.18 Million | $30.69 Million | ▲ +732.7% |
| 2000 | -0.04x | $-1.01 Million | $24.98 Million | $25.98 Million | ▲ +97.4% |
| 1999 | -1.58x | $-35.30 Million | $22.40 Million | $57.70 Million | ▲ +53.0% |
| 1998 | -3.35x | $-31.20 Million | $9.30 Million | $40.50 Million | ▼ -703.9% |
| 1997 | 0.56x | $11.00 Million | $19.80 Million | $8.80 Million | ▼ -44.4% |
| 1996 | 1.00x | $1.50 Million | $1.50 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +9.3% |
| 1995 | 0.92x | $5.40 Million | $5.90 Million | $500.00K | — |