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LKQ

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LKQ Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $6.5B · Avg Vol: $86M/d

53
StockRank
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Q
49
V
69
M
30
P/E (TTM)
14.2x
ROE
7.1%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
4.8%

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%13.7B13.6B13.9B1.0%
EPS3.684.153.512.632.36-10.5%1.802.112.421.4%
Shares267.3M267.2M259.1M254.7M-4.7%253.0M
Debt3.9B5.6B5.5B5.1B8.8%5.3B
Equity5.5B6.2B6.0B6.5B6.2%
Op CF1.3B1.4B1.1B1.1B-5.3%825.0M
Inv CF172.0M-2.4B-406.0M185.0M
Fin CF-1.4B1.1B-746.0M-1.2B
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PRICE (1Y)-8.3%
22.4523.4424.4225.4026.39Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$24.19
RSI (14)
36.2
52W High
$35.92
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
49
ROIC
8.5%50.0
ROE
7.1%44.6
GP/Assets
34.7%63.6
Op. Margin
7.0%51.6
FCF/Assets
5.2%58.5
Piotroski
530.8
Int. Cover
4.6x38.7
D/E Ratio
0.82x30.9
Current Ratio
1.58x51.5
Value
69
P/E (TTM)
14.2x62.2
EV/EBITDA
8.2x63.0
P/FCF
8.2x74.8
P/B
1.0x70.5
P/S
0.5x74.3
Div Yield
4.8%79.5
Momentum
30
52W High %
67%36.2
RS 6M
-32%21.4
SMA 50/200
0.89x25.2
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%24.0
EPS Rev 12W
-7.0%15.7
EPS Improve
+72%63.2
Q Growth
-29%17.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.5B
P/E (Forward)
8.3x
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)$6.5B53Hold
DANDana Incorporated$3.3B57Hold
ATMUAtmus Filtration Technologies Inc.$3.9B44Hold
ALSNAllison Transmission Holdings, Inc.$10.4B65Buy
LEALear Corporation$8.3B71Buy
GPCGenuine Parts Company$19.0B43Hold
DCHDauch Corporation$1.5B56Hold
DORMDorman Products, Inc.$3.8B77Buy
MODModine Manufacturing Company$9.4B24Sell
GNTXGentex Corporation$4.8B84Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.5%

LKQ Corporation (LKQ): Stock Score Summary

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 53/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

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$24.19
Market Cap$6.5B
P/E (TTM)14.19
P/E (Forward)8.26
Price/Book1.00
Return on Equity7.1%
Return on Invested Capital8.5%
Debt/Equity0.82x
Gross Margin38.3%
Operating Margin7.0%
Revenue Growth-3.0%
Dividend Yield4.8%
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 53/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (69), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does LKQ Corporation have an economic moat?
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. 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).