LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Financial Ratios
26 years of historical data (2000–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts
EV/EBITDA
↓
7.59
↓-26% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.20
30Y Low8.4·High22.1
P/FCF
↓
7.77
↓-40% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.01
30Y Low8.5·High157.7
P/B Ratio
↓
1.01
↓-53% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.13
30Y Low1.2·High4.3
ROE
↓
9.6%
↑-37% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.3%
30Y Low-28%·High20%
Debt/EBITDA
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3.39
+15% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.96
30Y Low0.1·High4.7
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
LKQ Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
LKQ Corporation trades at 11.0x earnings, 21% below its 5-year average of 14.0x, sitting at the 0th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a discount of 48%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 7.8x P/FCF, 40% below the 5-year average of 13.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.6B | $7.7B | $9.7B | $12.8B | $14.8B | $17.9B | $10.7B | $11.1B | $7.5B | $12.6B | $9.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $11.3B | $12.5B | $15.1B | $18.2B | $18.5B | $21.8B | $14.7B | $16.0B | $11.5B | $15.8B | $12.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 10.98 | 12.85 | 13.97 | 13.62 | 12.93 | 16.40 | 16.86 | 20.52 | 15.61 | 23.78 | 20.43 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.47 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.92 | 1.16 | 1.37 | 0.92 | 0.89 | 0.63 | 1.30 | 1.11 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.01 | 1.18 | 1.61 | 2.07 | 2.70 | 3.08 | 1.89 | 2.20 | 1.55 | 3.00 | 2.76 |
| P/FCF | 7.77 | 9.13 | 11.97 | 12.85 | 14.44 | 16.65 | 8.46 | 13.91 | 16.27 | 37.18 | 22.19 |
| P/OCF | 6.19 | 7.27 | 8.65 | 9.46 | 11.88 | 13.07 | 7.44 | 10.43 | 10.55 | 24.35 | 14.95 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
LKQ EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
LKQ Corporation's enterprise value stands at 7.6x EBITDA, 26% below its 5-year average of 10.2x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 38% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.90 | 1.05 | 1.31 | 1.45 | 1.67 | 1.27 | 1.28 | 0.97 | 1.62 | 1.47 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.59 | 8.35 | 9.39 | 10.84 | 10.03 | 12.41 | 11.46 | 13.19 | 9.75 | 14.66 | 13.01 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.42 | 11.89 | 12.36 | 12.53 | 11.59 | 14.83 | 14.54 | 17.60 | 13.14 | 18.15 | 16.47 |
| EV / FCF | — | 14.73 | 18.61 | 18.20 | 18.00 | 20.33 | 11.59 | 20.02 | 24.90 | 46.37 | 29.46 |
LKQ Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
LKQ Corporation earns an operating margin of 7.8%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 9.8% to 7.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 9.6% is modest. ROIC of 7.2% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 38.0% | 38.0% | 39.1% | 40.2% | 40.8% | 40.7% | 39.5% | 38.8% | 38.5% | 39.0% | 39.0% |
| Operating Margin | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 7.4% | 8.7% | 8.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 6.8% | 9.0% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.6% | 9.6% | 11.3% | 16.0% | 20.3% | 19.0% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| ROA | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 6.9% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| ROIC | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| ROCE | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.1% | 12.6% | 15.6% | 14.2% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.9% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
LKQ Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
LKQ Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.4x, which is moderately leveraged (29% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $4.7B ($5.1B total debt minus $319M cash). Interest coverage of 4.7x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 1.07 | 0.89 | 0.81 | 0.97 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.39 | 3.39 | 3.49 | 3.36 | 2.13 | 2.40 | 3.34 | 4.46 | 3.66 | 3.17 | 3.45 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.72 | 0.89 | 0.86 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.97 | 0.82 | 0.74 | 0.90 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.35 | 3.19 | 1.98 | 2.25 | 3.10 | 4.03 | 3.38 | 2.91 | 3.21 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 5.60 | 6.64 | 5.35 | 3.56 | 3.68 | 3.13 | 6.11 | 8.64 | 9.19 | 7.28 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.66 | 6.77 | 20.46 | 20.59 | 9.14 | 5.67 | 5.38 | 7.99 | 8.85 |
LKQ Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.67x means LKQ Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.58x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.47x to 1.67x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.71 | 1.47 | 1.87 | 1.96 | 2.03 | 2.15 | 2.67 | 2.89 | 2.95 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 1.09 | 1.35 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.92 | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1.06 | 1.04 | 0.94 | 0.98 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.03 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.97 | 2.91 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.70 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 31.58 | 28.53 | 30.67 | 28.47 | 29.92 | 33.69 | 33.01 | 35.47 | 38.50 | 36.59 |
LKQ Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
LKQ Corporation returns 7.1% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.7% dividend yield and 2.4% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 51.1% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 9.1% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 51.1% | 51.1% | 46.1% | 32.3% | 24.7% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 9.1% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| FCF Yield | 12.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 11.8% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 7.0% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $256M | $264M | $268M | $278M | $298M | $305M | $311M | $316M | $311M | $310M |
Peer Comparison
Compare LKQ with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LKQYou | $7B | 11.0 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 38.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 3.4 |
 GPC | $15B | 231.3 | 13.1 | 35.9 | 34.6% | 5.0% | 1.5% | 8.3% | 4.7 |
 AAP | $4B | 82.3 | 13.2 | — | 43.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 12.1 |
 AZO | $50B | 21.2 | 14.7 | 28.0 | 52.6% | 19.1% | — | 34.0% | 2.9 |
 ORLY | $73B | 29.2 | 20.4 | 45.6 | 51.6% | 19.5% | — | 37.2% | 2.1 |
 MPAA | $291M | 24.8 | 7.2 | 78.6 | 20.2% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 11.0% | 3.0 |
 KAR | $3B | 16.7 | 14.6 | 8.7 | 46.2% | 10.2% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 4.9 |
 DORM | $4B | 18.9 | 10.5 | 49.6 | 41.1% | 16.8% | 14.7% | 13.9% | 1.5 |
 APTV | $13B | 84.9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 19.1% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7 |
 BWA | $15B | 56.1 | 8.2 | 12.6 | 18.7% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 12.9% | 2.0 |
 TEN | $1B | 8.6 | 6.8 | — | 35.3% | 30.0% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 4.7 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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LKQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LKQ stock.
What is LKQ Corporation's P/E ratio?
LKQ Corporation's current P/E ratio is 11.0x. The historical average is 21.0x.
What is LKQ Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
LKQ Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 7.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.7x.
What is LKQ Corporation's ROE?
LKQ Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 9.6%. The historical average is 10.6%.
Is LKQ stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, LKQ Corporation is trading at a P/E of 11.0x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is LKQ Corporation's dividend yield?
LKQ Corporation's current dividend yield is 4.69% with a payout ratio of 51.1%.
What are LKQ Corporation's profit margins?
LKQ Corporation has 38.0% gross margin and 7.8% operating margin.
How much debt does LKQ Corporation have?
LKQ Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.