Which has higher valuation and earnings, RUSHA or LAD?

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Rush Enterprises. Lithia Motors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rush Enterprises, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Rush Enterprises $7.43B 0.74 $263.78M $2.21 21.31 Lithia Motors $37.63B 0.18 $819.60M $30.15 10.33

Does the media prefer ABG or LAD?

In the previous week, Asbury Automotive Group had 1 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Asbury Automotive Group and 2 mentions for Lithia Motors. Asbury Automotive Group's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.33 indicating that Asbury Automotive Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Asbury Automotive Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lithia Motors 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, AN or LAD?

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than AutoNation. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lithia Motors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio AutoNation $27.63B 0.20 $649.10M $21.59 7.62 Lithia Motors $37.63B 0.18 $819.60M $30.15 10.33

Is AN or LAD more profitable?

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.82% compared to Lithia Motors' net margin of 1.88%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AutoNation 2.82% 31.24% 4.97% Lithia Motors 1.88% 12.16% 3.14%

Does the media prefer AN or LAD?

In the previous week, AutoNation had 4 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for AutoNation and 2 mentions for Lithia Motors. Lithia Motors' average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat AutoNation's score of 0.32 indicating that Lithia Motors is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AutoNation 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Lithia Motors 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, LAD or BC?

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Brunswick. Brunswick is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lithia Motors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lithia Motors $37.63B 0.18 $819.60M $30.15 10.33 Brunswick $5.36B 0.80 -$137.30M -$1.31 N/A

Is LAD or BC more profitable?

Lithia Motors has a net margin of 1.88% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -1.53%. Brunswick's return on equity of 15.28% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lithia Motors 1.88% 12.16% 3.14% Brunswick -1.53% 15.28% 4.60%

Does the media favor LAD or BC?

In the previous week, Brunswick had 5 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Brunswick and 2 mentions for Lithia Motors. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.33 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lithia Motors 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Brunswick 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation & earnings, GPI or LAD?

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Group 1 Automotive. Lithia Motors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Group 1 Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Group 1 Automotive $22.57B 0.13 $325.20M $24.01 10.42 Lithia Motors $37.63B 0.18 $819.60M $30.15 10.33

Does the media refer more to GPI or LAD?

In the previous week, Group 1 Automotive had 19 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Group 1 Automotive and 2 mentions for Lithia Motors. Group 1 Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.33 indicating that Group 1 Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Group 1 Automotive 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lithia Motors 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Lithia Motors (LAD) Competitors

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LAD vs. RUSHA, ABG, AN, BC, and GPI

Should you buy Lithia Motors stock or one of its competitors? Lithia Motors's main competitors and comparable companies include Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), AutoNation (AN), Brunswick (BC), and Group 1 Automotive (GPI). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Lithia Motors compare to Rush Enterprises?

Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSHA) and Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Lithia Motors had 2 more articles in the media than Rush Enterprises. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Lithia Motors and 0 mentions for Rush Enterprises. Rush Enterprises' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.33 indicating that Rush Enterprises is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rush Enterprises	Positive
Lithia Motors	Neutral

84.4% of Rush Enterprises shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.7% of Rush Enterprises shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Lithia Motors shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Rush Enterprises. Lithia Motors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rush Enterprises, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Rush Enterprises	$7.43B	0.74	$263.78M	$2.21	21.31
Lithia Motors	$37.63B	0.18	$819.60M	$30.15	10.33

Rush Enterprises presently has a consensus price target of $46.00, suggesting a potential downside of 2.31%. Lithia Motors has a consensus price target of $431.22, suggesting a potential upside of 38.50%. Given Lithia Motors' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lithia Motors is more favorable than Rush Enterprises.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Rush Enterprises	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Lithia Motors	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64

Rush Enterprises has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Rush Enterprises has a net margin of 3.67% compared to Lithia Motors' net margin of 1.88%. Lithia Motors' return on equity of 12.16% beat Rush Enterprises' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rush Enterprises	3.67%	11.65%	5.84%
Lithia Motors	1.88%	12.16%	3.14%

Rush Enterprises pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Lithia Motors pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Rush Enterprises pays out 25.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lithia Motors pays out 9.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Rush Enterprises has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years and Lithia Motors has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Summary

Lithia Motors beats Rush Enterprises on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithia Motors compare to Asbury Automotive Group?

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) and Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Asbury Automotive Group. Asbury Automotive Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lithia Motors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Asbury Automotive Group	$18.00B	0.18	$492M	$26.74	6.64
Lithia Motors	$37.63B	0.18	$819.60M	$30.15	10.33

Asbury Automotive Group has a net margin of 2.83% compared to Lithia Motors' net margin of 1.88%. Asbury Automotive Group's return on equity of 12.72% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Asbury Automotive Group	2.83%	12.72%	4.31%
Lithia Motors	1.88%	12.16%	3.14%

Asbury Automotive Group currently has a consensus target price of $237.83, indicating a potential upside of 33.98%. Lithia Motors has a consensus target price of $431.22, indicating a potential upside of 38.50%. Given Lithia Motors' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lithia Motors is more favorable than Asbury Automotive Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Asbury Automotive Group	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.11
Lithia Motors	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64

Asbury Automotive Group has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Asbury Automotive Group had 1 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Asbury Automotive Group and 2 mentions for Lithia Motors. Asbury Automotive Group's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.33 indicating that Asbury Automotive Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Asbury Automotive Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lithia Motors	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Lithia Motors beats Asbury Automotive Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithia Motors compare to AutoNation?

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) and Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

94.6% of AutoNation shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of AutoNation shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Lithia Motors shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

AutoNation has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.82% compared to Lithia Motors' net margin of 1.88%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AutoNation	2.82%	31.24%	4.97%
Lithia Motors	1.88%	12.16%	3.14%

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than AutoNation. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lithia Motors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AutoNation	$27.63B	0.20	$649.10M	$21.59	7.62
Lithia Motors	$37.63B	0.18	$819.60M	$30.15	10.33

In the previous week, AutoNation had 4 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for AutoNation and 2 mentions for Lithia Motors. Lithia Motors' average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat AutoNation's score of 0.32 indicating that Lithia Motors is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AutoNation	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Lithia Motors	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

AutoNation presently has a consensus target price of $246.50, indicating a potential upside of 49.92%. Lithia Motors has a consensus target price of $431.22, indicating a potential upside of 38.50%. Given AutoNation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AutoNation is more favorable than Lithia Motors.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AutoNation	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Lithia Motors	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64

Summary

AutoNation beats Lithia Motors on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithia Motors compare to Brunswick?

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) and Brunswick (NYSE:BC) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Lithia Motors pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Brunswick pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Lithia Motors pays out 9.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brunswick pays out -134.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lithia Motors has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Brunswick has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Brunswick is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Lithia Motors currently has a consensus price target of $431.22, suggesting a potential upside of 38.50%. Brunswick has a consensus price target of $88.00, suggesting a potential upside of 32.87%. Given Lithia Motors' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Lithia Motors is more favorable than Brunswick.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lithia Motors	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Brunswick	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Lithia Motors has a net margin of 1.88% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -1.53%. Brunswick's return on equity of 15.28% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lithia Motors	1.88%	12.16%	3.14%
Brunswick	-1.53%	15.28%	4.60%

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Brunswick. Brunswick is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lithia Motors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lithia Motors	$37.63B	0.18	$819.60M	$30.15	10.33
Brunswick	$5.36B	0.80	-$137.30M	-$1.31	N/A

Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brunswick has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Brunswick had 5 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Brunswick and 2 mentions for Lithia Motors. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.33 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lithia Motors	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Brunswick	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

99.3% of Brunswick shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Lithia Motors shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Brunswick shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Lithia Motors and Brunswick tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithia Motors compare to Group 1 Automotive?

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) and Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Group 1 Automotive. Lithia Motors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Group 1 Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Group 1 Automotive	$22.57B	0.13	$325.20M	$24.01	10.42
Lithia Motors	$37.63B	0.18	$819.60M	$30.15	10.33

Group 1 Automotive pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Lithia Motors pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Group 1 Automotive pays out 9.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lithia Motors pays out 9.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Group 1 Automotive has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Lithia Motors has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Lithia Motors is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

99.9% of Group 1 Automotive shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Group 1 Automotive shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Lithia Motors shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lithia Motors has a net margin of 1.88% compared to Group 1 Automotive's net margin of 1.31%. Group 1 Automotive's return on equity of 15.66% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Group 1 Automotive	1.31%	15.66%	4.43%
Lithia Motors	1.88%	12.16%	3.14%

In the previous week, Group 1 Automotive had 19 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Group 1 Automotive and 2 mentions for Lithia Motors. Group 1 Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.33 indicating that Group 1 Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Group 1 Automotive	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lithia Motors	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Group 1 Automotive currently has a consensus target price of $360.25, suggesting a potential upside of 43.94%. Lithia Motors has a consensus target price of $431.22, suggesting a potential upside of 38.50%. Given Group 1 Automotive's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Group 1 Automotive is more favorable than Lithia Motors.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Group 1 Automotive	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.30
Lithia Motors	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64

Group 1 Automotive has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Lithia Motors beats Group 1 Automotive on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Lithia Motors	Specialty Retail Industry	Consumer Discretionary Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$6.79B	$10.30B	$12.26B	$22.71B
Dividend Yield	0.96%	208.84%	69.35%	3.74%
P/E Ratio	10.25	24.88	44.24	27.83
Price / Sales	0.18	16.83	93.21	20.26
Price / Cash	5.43	12.98	28.17	39.56
Price / Book	1.10	5.34	3.93	4.65
Net Income	$819.60M	$441.51M	$446.16M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-2.05%	-0.40%	-0.78%	-0.99%
1 Month Performance	-16.88%	-3.65%	-4.33%	-4.96%
1 Year Performance	-3.44%	-8.18%	-7.48%	5.83%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LAD Lithia Motors	4.9037 of 5 stars	$308.63 +0.8%	$431.22 +39.7%	-5.3%	$6.79B	$37.63B	10.24	30,000
RUSHA Rush Enterprises	3.2637 of 5 stars	$48.09 -1.7%	$46.00 -4.3%	+97.1%	$5.71B	$7.43B	21.73	7,355	Positive News
ABG Asbury Automotive Group	4.6504 of 5 stars	$185.31 +1.2%	$237.83 +28.3%	-29.0%	$3.29B	$18.00B	6.93	15,000	Positive News
AN AutoNation	4.6623 of 5 stars	$168.78 +0.3%	$246.50 +46.0%	-26.2%	$5.56B	$27.63B	7.82	24,800
BC Brunswick	4.1017 of 5 stars	$66.02 -2.3%	$88.00 +33.3%	-0.1%	$4.38B	$5.36B	N/A	14,000

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LAD vs. RUSHA, ABG, AN, BC, and GPI

How does Lithia Motors compare to Rush Enterprises?

Does the media favor RUSHA or LAD?

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Do analysts prefer RUSHA or LAD?

Which has more risk and volatility, RUSHA or LAD?

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