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LKQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Distributors industry. LKQ scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LKQ is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LKQ had positive earnings in the past year.
- LKQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years LKQ has always been profitable.
- LKQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LKQ has a better Return On Assets (4.47%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.63%, LKQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- LKQ's Return On Invested Capital of 7.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LKQ outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- LKQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.30%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.52%.
| 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
- LKQ's Profit Margin of 4.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LKQ outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- LKQ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.69%, LKQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- LKQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LKQ (39.07%) is better than 90.91% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LKQ is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LKQ has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, LKQ has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for LKQ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.62 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 2.62, LKQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
- LKQ has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that LKQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.55, LKQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that LKQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.60, LKQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- LKQ has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a bad value and indicates that LKQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, LKQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LKQ shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.25%.
- 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, LKQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.71% in the last 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.68% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LKQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.21%
EPS Next 2Y-2.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.19%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue Next Year-4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.24%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.48 indicates a reasonable valuation of LKQ.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LKQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: LKQ is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.93, LKQ is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.53, which indicates a very decent valuation of LKQ.
- LKQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LKQ is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.77. LKQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 86.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LKQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LKQ is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LKQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y-2.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%, LKQ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.93, LKQ pays a better dividend. On top of this LKQ pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LKQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
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
- 44.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LKQ. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.76%
EPS Next 2Y-2.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.19%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners106.3%
Inst Owner Change-2.49%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change0.56%
Market Cap8.85B
Revenue(TTM)13.96B
Net Income(TTM)697.00M
Analysts81.33
Price Target42.8 (23.77%)
Short Float %5.76%
Short Ratio3.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP44.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.44%
PT rev (3m)-5.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1264.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
EPS(TTM)3.3
EY9.54%
EPS(NY)3.28
Fwd EY9.5%
FCF(TTM)2.82
FCFY8.16%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY10.94%
SpS54.54
BVpS25.6
TBVpS0.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.3
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 | 2.62 |
F-Score5
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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-10.21%
EPS Next 2Y-2.86%
EPS Next 3Y0.19%
EPS Next 5Y6.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-2.37%
Revenue Next Year-4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-9%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.37%
EBIT growth 5Y6.58%
EBIT Next Year12.49%
EBIT Next 3Y5.23%
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 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 7 / 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 44.76%.