LKQ CORP (1LKQ.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1LKQ - US5018892084 - Common Stock
27.6 EUR
+27.6 (+Infinity%)
1LKQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 5 industry peers in the Distributors industry. While 1LKQ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1LKQ has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1LKQ was profitable.
In the past year 1LKQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
1LKQ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 1LKQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1LKQ (4.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of 1LKQ (10.86%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
1LKQ has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.13%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1LKQ is above the industry average of 6.35%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.44% | ||
| ROE | 10.86% | ||
| ROIC | 7.13% |
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
The Profit Margin of 1LKQ (5.04%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1LKQ has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.94%, 1LKQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1LKQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1LKQ's Gross Margin of 39.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1LKQ outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
1LKQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.04% | ||
| GM | 39.21% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1LKQ is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1LKQ has less shares outstanding
1LKQ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
1LKQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that 1LKQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
1LKQ's Altman-Z score of 2.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1LKQ outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
1LKQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.55. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 1LKQ would need 6.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1LKQ (6.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1LKQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating 1LKQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.67, 1LKQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC9.59%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.81 indicates that 1LKQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of 1LKQ (1.81) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
1LKQ has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a bad value and indicates that 1LKQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1LKQ's Quick ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1LKQ is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1LKQ have decreased by -4.57% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, 1LKQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.02% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, 1LKQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
EPS 3Y-4.22%
EPS 5Y8.08%
EPS Q2Q%-11.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.02%
Revenue growth 3Y3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-1.86%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1LKQ will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.99% on average per year.
1LKQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.58%
EPS Next 2Y0.5%
EPS Next 3Y3.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.62 indicates a reasonable valuation of 1LKQ.
1LKQ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1LKQ is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1LKQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.03), we can say 1LKQ is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.15, which indicates a very decent valuation of 1LKQ.
1LKQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. 1LKQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1LKQ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1LKQ is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1LKQ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1LKQ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y0.5%
EPS Next 3Y3.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1LKQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.72%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, 1LKQ pays a better dividend. On top of this 1LKQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1LKQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1LKQ pays out 44.21% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.5%
EPS Next 3Y3.99%
BIT:1LKQ (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.6
+27.6 (+Infinity%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.10B
Analysts81.54
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP44.21%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.63%
Max EPS beat(2)0.47%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.63%
Max EPS beat(4)6.61%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.94%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.19%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.94%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.12%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.91%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
EPS(TTM)2.87
EY10.4%
EPS(NY)3.02
Fwd EY10.93%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY8.17%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY11.46%
SpS46.87
BVpS21.75
TBVpS-1.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.44% | ||
| ROE | 10.86% | ||
| ROCE | 9.71% | ||
| ROIC | 7.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.06% | ||
| OM | 8.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.04% | ||
| GM | 39.21% | ||
| FCFM | 4.81% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.75%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
F-Score6
WACC9.59%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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)-4.57%
EPS 3Y-4.22%
EPS 5Y8.08%
EPS Q2Q%-11.22%
EPS Next Y-7.58%
EPS Next 2Y0.5%
EPS Next 3Y3.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.02%
Revenue growth 3Y3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-1.86%
Revenue Next Year-2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.37%
EBIT growth 5Y6.58%
EBIT Next Year18.81%
EBIT Next 3Y8.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.36%
FCF growth 3Y-8.96%
FCF growth 5Y0.29%
OCF growth 1Y-22.04%
OCF growth 3Y-6.4%
OCF growth 5Y1.05%