LKQ CORP (LKQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LKQ • US5018892084

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+0.48 (+1.47%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:15:44 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

LKQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 23 industry peers in the Distributors industry. LKQ has an average financial health and profitability rating. LKQ may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
LKQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLKQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • LKQ's Return On Assets of 4.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LKQ outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • LKQ has a Return On Equity of 9.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: LKQ outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • LKQ's Return On Invested Capital of 6.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LKQ outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • LKQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.69%. This is below the industry average of 10.85%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.01%
ROE 9.29%
ROIC 6.81%
ROA(3y)4.94%
ROA(5y)6.61%
ROE(3y)11.98%
ROE(5y)15.18%
ROIC(3y)7.69%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
LKQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLKQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.36%, LKQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LKQ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.05%, LKQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LKQ has declined.
  • LKQ has a Gross Margin of 38.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LKQ outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • LKQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.05%
PM (TTM) 4.36%
GM 38.7%
OM growth 3Y-10.94%
OM growth 5Y-2.57%
PM growth 3Y-20.89%
PM growth 5Y-4.12%
GM growth 3Y-1.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.47%
LKQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLKQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LKQ is destroying value.
  • LKQ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • LKQ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • LKQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LKQ Yearly Shares OutstandingLKQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
LKQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLKQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.66 indicates that LKQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.66, LKQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LKQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.32. This is a neutral value as LKQ would need 4.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • LKQ's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LKQ outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
  • LKQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating LKQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • LKQ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 4.32
Altman-Z 2.66
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC9.06%
LKQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLKQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that LKQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LKQ has a Current ratio of 1.67. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LKQ outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that LKQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.58, LKQ is doing worse than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.67
Quick Ratio 0.58
LKQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLKQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LKQ have decreased strongly by -11.21% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, LKQ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.00% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, LKQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.06% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.26% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.21%
EPS 3Y-6.99%
EPS 5Y4%
EPS Q2Q%-26.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.06%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.26%
Sales Q2Q%-1.34%

3.2 Future

  • LKQ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.56% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.71%
EPS Next 5Y9.56%
Revenue Next Year1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y0.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.69%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
LKQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLKQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
LKQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLKQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.72, the valuation of LKQ can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LKQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: LKQ is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, LKQ is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of LKQ.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LKQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: LKQ is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.05. LKQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.72
Fwd PE 10.08
LKQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLKQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LKQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LKQ is valued a bit cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.01
EV/EBITDA 7.68
LKQ Per share dataLKQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • LKQ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LKQ's earnings are expected to grow with 12.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • LKQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.95, LKQ pays a better dividend. On top of this LKQ pays more dividend than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LKQ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%

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
LKQ Yearly Dividends per shareLKQ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • LKQ pays out 51.07% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP51.07%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.71%
LKQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLKQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LKQ Dividend Payout.LKQ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LKQ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LKQ CORP

NASDAQ:LKQ (2/27/2026, 8:15:44 PM)

After market: 33.11 0 (0%)

33.11

+0.48 (+1.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners106.3%
Inst Owner Change-1.38%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change5.73%
Market Cap8.48B
Revenue(TTM)13.92B
Net Income(TTM)607.00M
Analysts81.33
Price Target41.97 (26.76%)
Short Float %5.48%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP51.07%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-12
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.64%
Max EPS beat(2)10.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.64%
Max EPS beat(4)10.16%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.77%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.39%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.28%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.75%
PT rev (1m)-1.94%
PT rev (3m)-6.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.72
Fwd PE 10.08
P/S 0.61
P/FCF 10.01
P/OCF 7.97
P/B 1.3
P/tB 166.18
EV/EBITDA 7.68
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY9.33%
EPS(NY)3.28
Fwd EY9.92%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY9.99%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY12.54%
SpS54.37
BVpS25.54
TBVpS0.2
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)2.68
Graham Number42.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.01%
ROE 9.29%
ROCE 9.33%
ROIC 6.81%
ROICexc 6.99%
ROICexgc 15.73%
OM 8.05%
PM (TTM) 4.36%
GM 38.7%
FCFM 6.09%
ROA(3y)4.94%
ROA(5y)6.61%
ROE(3y)11.98%
ROE(5y)15.18%
ROIC(3y)7.69%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
ROICexc(3y)7.87%
ROICexc(5y)9.09%
ROICexgc(3y)18.52%
ROICexgc(5y)20.24%
ROCE(3y)10.54%
ROCE(5y)12.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.36%
OM growth 3Y-10.94%
OM growth 5Y-2.57%
PM growth 3Y-20.89%
PM growth 5Y-4.12%
GM growth 3Y-1.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.47%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 4.32
Debt/EBITDA 2.36
Cap/Depr 51.67%
Cap/Sales 1.55%
Interest Coverage 4.87
Cash Conversion 69.12%
Profit Quality 139.54%
Current Ratio 1.67
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z 2.66
F-Score5
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)80.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.1%
Profit Quality(3y)121.19%
Profit Quality(5y)110.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.21%
EPS 3Y-6.99%
EPS 5Y4%
EPS Q2Q%-26.25%
EPS Next Y6.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.71%
EPS Next 5Y9.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.06%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.26%
Sales Q2Q%-1.34%
Revenue Next Year1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y0.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.99%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year26.36%
EBIT Next 3Y10.12%
EBIT Next 5Y11.09%
FCF growth 1Y4.57%
FCF growth 3Y-6.25%
FCF growth 5Y-7.8%
OCF growth 1Y-5.17%
OCF growth 3Y-5.26%
OCF growth 5Y-5.94%

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 for 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 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is LKQ CORP?

The financial health rating of LKQ CORP (LKQ) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of LKQ CORP (LKQ) stock?

The dividend rating of LKQ CORP (LKQ) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.07%.