(LKQ) LKQ - Ratings and Ratios
Automotive Parts, Vehicle Accessories, Salvage Products, Replacement Components
LKQ EPS (Earnings per Share)
LKQ Revenue
Description: LKQ LKQ July 24, 2025
LKQ Corporation is a leading distributor of replacement parts and accessories for vehicles, operating through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. The company offers a wide range of products, including collision parts, mechanical parts, and accessories, serving collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and retail customers.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for LKQ Corporation include revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin. The companys ability to expand its product offerings and geographic presence has driven revenue growth. LKQs gross margin is influenced by its pricing strategy, product mix, and ability to manage costs. Operating margin is a key metric, as it reflects the companys ability to manage operating expenses and maintain profitability.
LKQ Corporations business model is characterized by its diversified product portfolio, broad customer base, and significant geographic presence. The companys ability to provide a wide range of products to various customer segments has enabled it to maintain a strong market position. Additionally, LKQs presence in multiple regions, including North America and Europe, provides a diversified revenue stream and opportunities for growth.
From a financial perspective, LKQ Corporations return on equity (ROE) of 11.35% indicates a relatively stable and profitable business. The companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.92 suggests that the stock is reasonably valued compared to its earnings. Furthermore, LKQs dividend yield and payout ratio are also important metrics to consider, as they reflect the companys commitment to returning value to shareholders.
In terms of growth prospects, LKQ Corporation is well-positioned to capitalize on trends in the automotive aftermarket industry, including the increasing demand for replacement parts and accessories. The companys ability to expand its product offerings, invest in e-commerce and digital marketing, and pursue strategic acquisitions will be critical to driving future growth.
LKQ Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 7,729m |
| Sub-Industry | Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 2003-10-03 |
LKQ Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -52.7% |
| Fundamental | 60.4% |
| Dividend Rating | 76.5% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -28.7% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.13 of 5 |
LKQ Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.90% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.17% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 68.69% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.9% |
LKQ Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -4.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -42.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -28.9% |
| CAGR 5y | -15.76% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | -0.33 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | -0.75 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.82 |
| Alpha | -30.56 |
| Beta | 0.837 |
| Volatility | 24.70% |
| Current Volume | 2433.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2260.2k |
| Stop Loss | 29.8 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -0.07 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (709.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 842.8m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.70pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 17.46% (prev 15.06%; Δ 2.41pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 948.0m > Net Income 709.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (5.63b) to EBITDA (1.61b) ratio: 3.49 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.81 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (258.9m) change vs 12m ago -2.52% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 39.21% (prev 38.11%; Δ 1.09pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 90.17% (prev 95.21%; Δ -5.05pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 4.72 (EBITDA TTM 1.61b / Interest Expense TTM 257.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 4.01
| (A) 0.15 = (Total Current Assets 5.46b - Total Current Liabilities 3.01b) / Total Assets 15.94b |
| (B) 0.49 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 7.87b / Total Assets 15.94b |
| (C) 0.08 = EBIT TTM 1.21b / Avg Total Assets 15.58b |
| (D) 0.83 = Book Value of Equity 7.82b / Total Liabilities 9.40b |
| Total Rating: 4.01 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 60.36
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.06% = 2.53 |
| 3. FCF Margin 4.81% = 1.20 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.91 = 2.10 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.49 = -2.30 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 2.99)% = 3.74 |
| 7. RoE 11.37% = 0.95 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 65.28% = 4.90 |
| 9. EPS Trend -55.08% = -2.75 |
What is the price of LKQ shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.26%, over one month by +1.62%, over three months by -1.29% and over the past year by -15.85%.
Is LKQ a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LKQ is around 28.83 USD . This means that LKQ is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.37%.
Is LKQ a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the LKQ price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 42.1 | 36.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 42.1 | 36.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 31.3 | 1.6% |
LKQ Fundamental Data Overview October 20, 2025
P/E Trailing = 10.9635
P/E Forward = 9.3284
P/S = 0.5503
P/B = 1.2359
P/EG = 1.0576
Beta = 0.837
Revenue TTM = 14.05b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.21b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.61b USD
Long Term Debt = 4.39b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 289.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 5.92b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 5.63b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 13.36b USD (7.73b + Debt 5.92b - CCE 289.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.72 (Ebit TTM 1.21b / Interest Expense TTM 257.0m)
FCF Yield = 5.06% (FCF TTM 676.0m / Enterprise Value 13.36b)
FCF Margin = 4.81% (FCF TTM 676.0m / Revenue TTM 14.05b)
Net Margin = 5.05% (Net Income TTM 709.0m / Revenue TTM 14.05b)
Gross Margin = 39.21% ((Revenue TTM 14.05b - Cost of Revenue TTM 8.54b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 38.77% (prev 39.76%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.84 (Enterprise Value 13.36b / Total Assets 15.94b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.06% (Interest Expense 63.0m / Debt 5.92b)
Taxrate = 26.15% (68.0m / 260.0m)
NOPAT = 896.5m (EBIT 1.21b * (1 - 26.15%))
Current Ratio = 1.81 (Total Current Assets 5.46b / Total Current Liabilities 3.01b)
Debt / Equity = 0.91 (Debt 5.92b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 6.52b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.49 (Net Debt 5.63b / EBITDA 1.61b)
Debt / FCF = 8.33 (Net Debt 5.63b / FCF TTM 676.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 6.24b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 4.45% (Net Income 709.0m / Total Assets 15.94b)
RoE = 11.37% (Net Income TTM 709.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 6.24b)
RoCE = 11.42% (EBIT 1.21b / Capital Employed (Equity 6.24b + L.T.Debt 4.39b))
RoIC = 8.48% (NOPAT 896.5m / Invested Capital 10.57b)
WACC = 5.49% (E(7.73b)/V(13.65b) * Re(9.10%) + D(5.92b)/V(13.65b) * Rd(1.06%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Discount Rate = 9.10% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -1.73%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 72.92% ; FCFE base≈706.0m ; Y1≈644.3m ; Y5≈569.2m
Fair Price DCF = 33.14 (DCF Value 8.53b / Shares Outstanding 257.3m; 5y FCF grow -10.92% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -55.08 | EPS CAGR: -56.99% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 65.28 | Revenue CAGR: 5.98% | SUE: 0.26 | # QB: 0
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