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Overall LKQ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LKQ against 22 industry peers in the Distributors industry. LKQ scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LKQ has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, LKQ could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LKQ was profitable.
LKQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LKQ has been profitable.
LKQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LKQ has a Return On Assets of 4.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: LKQ outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
LKQ has a better Return On Equity (10.63%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.40%, LKQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LKQ is significantly below the industry average of 15.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.47% | ||
| ROE | 10.63% | ||
| ROIC | 7.4% |
ROA(3y)6.79%
ROA(5y)6.84%
ROE(3y)15.91%
ROE(5y)15.58%
ROIC(3y)9.3%
ROIC(5y)9.18%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.99%, LKQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LKQ has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LKQ (8.69%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
LKQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LKQ has a Gross Margin of 39.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LKQ outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LKQ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.99% | ||
| GM | 39.07% |
OM growth 3Y-6.3%
OM growth 5Y3.68%
PM growth 3Y-16.76%
PM growth 5Y2.13%
GM growth 3Y-1.22%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LKQ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
LKQ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LKQ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LKQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that LKQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LKQ (2.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LKQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.75. This is a neutral value as LKQ would need 5.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.75, LKQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that LKQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LKQ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC9.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that LKQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LKQ has a Current ratio of 1.60. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LKQ outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that LKQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LKQ has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: LKQ underperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LKQ have decreased by -6.25% in the last year.
LKQ shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.08% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.71% in the past year.
LKQ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.25%
EPS 3Y-4.22%
EPS 5Y8.08%
EPS Q2Q%-4.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-2.37%
3.2 Future
LKQ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.68% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.24% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.77%
EPS Next 2Y-2.39%
EPS Next 3Y-1.13%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue Next Year-4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.24%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.01, which indicates a very decent valuation of LKQ.
LKQ's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LKQ is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
LKQ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LKQ is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.97.
LKQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LKQ is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LKQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say LKQ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LKQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LKQ is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
LKQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LKQ is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of LKQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y-2.39%
EPS Next 3Y-1.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LKQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, which is a nice return.
LKQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.99. LKQ pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
LKQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
5.2 History
LKQ has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
LKQ has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
LKQ pays out 44.76% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.76%
EPS Next 2Y-2.39%
EPS Next 3Y-1.13%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.51%
Inst Owner Change-2.52%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change0.56%
Market Cap7.61B
Revenue(TTM)13.96B
Net Income(TTM)697.00M
Analysts80
Price Target43.23 (45.36%)
Short Float %4.7%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP44.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.63%
Max EPS beat(2)10.16%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.63%
Max EPS beat(4)10.16%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.26%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.34%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.56%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.73%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)-4.59%
PT rev (3m)-0.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 1087.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.04 |
EPS(TTM)3.3
EY11.1%
EPS(NY)3.32
Fwd EY11.15%
FCF(TTM)2.82
FCFY9.48%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY12.72%
SpS54.54
BVpS25.6
TBVpS0.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
Graham Number43.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.47% | ||
| ROE | 10.63% | ||
| ROCE | 10.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.17% | ||
| OM | 8.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.99% | ||
| GM | 39.07% | ||
| FCFM | 5.17% |
ROA(3y)6.79%
ROA(5y)6.84%
ROE(3y)15.91%
ROE(5y)15.58%
ROIC(3y)9.3%
ROIC(5y)9.18%
ROICexc(3y)9.54%
ROICexc(5y)9.42%
ROICexgc(3y)21.74%
ROICexgc(5y)20.87%
ROCE(3y)12.68%
ROCE(5y)12.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.17%
OM growth 3Y-6.3%
OM growth 5Y3.68%
PM growth 3Y-16.76%
PM growth 5Y2.13%
GM growth 3Y-1.22%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 58.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
F-Score5
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)90.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.04%
Profit Quality(3y)104.5%
Profit Quality(5y)122.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.25%
EPS 3Y-4.22%
EPS 5Y8.08%
EPS Q2Q%-4.55%
EPS Next Y-9.77%
EPS Next 2Y-2.39%
EPS Next 3Y-1.13%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-2.37%
Revenue Next Year-4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-9%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.37%
EBIT growth 5Y6.58%
EBIT Next Year14.43%
EBIT Next 3Y6.3%
EBIT Next 5Y7.5%
FCF growth 1Y-32.96%
FCF growth 3Y-8.96%
FCF growth 5Y0.29%
OCF growth 1Y-30.06%
OCF growth 3Y-6.4%
OCF growth 5Y1.05%
LKQ CORP / LKQ FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LKQ CORP (LKQ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LKQ.
What is the valuation status of LKQ CORP (LKQ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LKQ CORP (LKQ). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of LKQ stock?
LKQ CORP (LKQ) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for LKQ CORP (LKQ) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LKQ CORP (LKQ) is expected to decline by -9.77% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LKQ stock?
The dividend rating of LKQ CORP (LKQ) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.76%.