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LKQ

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LKQ Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $6.6B · Avg Vol: $71M/d

72
StockRank
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Q
51
V
70
M
44
P/E (TTM)
12.7x
ROE
8.1%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
4.7%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, serving as the largest North American provider of recycled automotive products. LKQ benefits from significant economies of scale, an extensive global distribution network, and a unique supply chain for recycled parts. Its comprehensive inventory and cost-effective solutions make it a preferred supplier for collision repair and mechanical workshops.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue12.8B13.3B13.8B13.7B2.2%13.8B13.9B14.2B2.1%
EPS3.684.153.512.632.36-10.5%1.972.332.615.1%
Shares267.3M267.2M259.1M254.7M-4.7%254.8M
Debt3.9B5.6B5.5B5.1B8.8%5.2B
Equity5.5B6.2B6.0B6.5B6.2%
Op CF1.3B1.4B1.1B1.1B-5.3%1.0B
Inv CF172.0M-2.4B-406.0M185.0M
Fin CF-1.4B1.1B-746.0M-1.2B
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PRICE (1Y)+0.2%
24.8225.3725.9326.4827.03Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$26.25
RSI (14)
50.3
52W High
$36.34
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
51
ROIC
8.5%53.8
ROE
8.1%51.5
GP/Assets
34.9%65.9
Op. Margin
7.2%54.8
FCF/Assets
5.2%59.7
Piotroski
531.0
Int. Cover
4.6x36.8
D/E Ratio
0.81x33.1
Current Ratio
1.54x49.9
Value
70
P/E (TTM)
12.7x68.0
EV/EBITDA
7.7x64.6
P/FCF
8.3x75.0
P/B
1.0x69.2
P/S
0.5x73.4
Div Yield
4.7%76.7
Momentum
44
52W High %
72%45.4
RS 6M
-29%28.7
SMA 50/200
0.89x28.4
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%81.3
EPS Rev 12W
+0.5%72.5
EPS Improve
+69%60.2
Q Growth
-53%9.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.6B
P/E (Forward)
7.5x
Gross Margin
38.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LKQ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
LKQLKQ Corporation(you)$6.6B72BUY
ATMUAtmus Filtration Technologies Inc.$4.4B62HOLD
GTXGarrett Motion Inc.$5.9B89STRONG BUY
DORMDorman Products, Inc.$4.0B62HOLD
DANDana Incorporated$2.9B68BUY
BWABorgWarner Inc.$13.2B78BUY
ALSNAllison Transmission Holdings, Inc.$10.1B58HOLD
LEALear Corporation$7.2B94STRONG BUY
GNTXGentex Corporation$4.9B90STRONG BUY
AAPAdvance Auto Parts, Inc.$3.8B51HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 10.1% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.4%

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) — Stock Score Summary

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 72/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (70/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, serving as the largest North American provider of recycled automotive products. LKQ benefits from significant economies of scale, an extensive global distribution network, and a unique supply chain for recycled parts. Its comprehensive inventory and cost-effective solutions make it a preferred supplier for collision repair and mechanical workshops.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$26.25
Market Cap$6.6B
P/E (TTM)12.71
P/E (Forward)7.53
Price/Book0.99
Return on Equity8.1%
Return on Invested Capital8.5%
Debt/Equity0.81x
Gross Margin38.3%
Operating Margin7.2%
Revenue Growth4.3%
Dividend Yield4.7%
Free Cash Flow$790M

LKQ Corporation operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LKQ Corporation’s (LKQ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for LKQ Corporation (LKQ) is 72/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (70), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does LKQ Corporation have an economic moat?
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is LKQ Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for LKQ Corporation (LKQ) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 72/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is LKQ Corporation in?
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (United States).