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LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Financial Ratios

Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 11.2x · EV/EBITDA 7.7x · ROE 9.6%. (2000–2025 historical series)

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LKQ Valuation Multiples

Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Market Cap$6.7B$7.7B$9.7B$12.8B$14.8B$17.9B$10.7B$11.1B$7.5B$12.6B$9.5B
Enterprise Value$11.4B$12.5B$15.1B$18.2B$18.5B$21.8B$14.7B$16.0B$11.5B$15.8B$12.6B
P/E Ratio →11.1512.8513.9713.6212.9316.4016.8620.5215.6123.7820.43
P/S Ratio0.480.560.680.921.161.370.920.890.631.301.11
P/B Ratio1.021.181.612.072.703.081.892.201.553.002.76
P/FCF7.909.1311.9712.8514.4416.658.4613.9116.2737.1822.19
P/OCF6.297.278.659.4611.8813.077.4410.4310.5524.3514.95

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

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
EV / Revenue—0.901.051.311.451.671.271.280.971.621.47
EV / EBITDA7.668.359.3910.8410.0312.4111.4613.199.7514.6613.01
EV / EBIT10.5211.8912.3612.5311.5914.8314.5417.6013.1418.1516.47
EV / FCF—14.7318.6118.2018.0020.3311.5920.0224.9046.3729.46

LKQ Profitability

Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency

Margins

Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Gross Margin38.0%38.0%39.1%40.2%40.8%40.7%39.5%38.8%38.5%39.0%39.0%
Operating Margin7.8%7.8%8.4%9.8%12.4%11.3%8.5%7.2%7.4%8.7%8.9%
Net Profit Margin4.4%4.4%4.8%6.8%9.0%8.3%5.5%4.3%4.0%5.5%5.4%

Return on Capital

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
ROE9.6%9.6%11.3%16.0%20.3%19.0%11.9%10.9%10.6%14.0%14.2%
ROA4.0%4.0%4.6%6.9%9.3%8.7%5.1%4.5%4.6%6.0%6.7%
ROIC7.2%7.2%7.8%9.8%12.5%11.4%7.5%7.2%8.2%9.1%10.3%
ROCE9.0%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

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Debt / Equity0.770.770.930.910.720.730.751.070.890.810.97
Debt / EBITDA3.393.393.493.362.132.403.344.463.663.173.45
Net Debt / Equity—0.720.890.860.670.680.700.970.820.740.90
Net Debt / EBITDA3.183.183.353.191.982.253.104.033.382.913.21
Debt / FCF—5.606.645.353.563.683.136.118.649.197.28
Interest Coverage4.684.684.666.7720.4620.599.145.675.387.998.85

LKQ Liquidity & Efficiency

Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Current Ratio1.671.671.711.471.871.962.032.152.672.892.95
Quick Ratio0.580.580.590.530.660.760.810.881.001.091.35
Cash Ratio0.100.100.080.090.120.130.160.240.200.210.19
Asset Turnover—0.920.960.921.061.040.940.981.041.041.03
Inventory Turnover2.522.522.722.662.752.972.912.762.572.492.70
Days Sales Outstanding—31.5828.5330.6728.4729.9233.6933.0135.4738.5036.59

LKQ Shareholder Yields

Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders

Dividends

Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Dividend Yield4.6%4.0%3.3%2.4%1.9%——————
Payout Ratio51.1%51.1%46.1%32.3%24.7%——————

Total Shareholder Return Metrics

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Earnings Yield9.0%7.8%7.2%7.3%7.7%6.1%5.9%4.9%6.4%4.2%4.9%
FCF Yield12.7%11.0%8.4%7.8%6.9%6.0%11.8%7.2%6.1%2.7%4.5%
Buyback Yield2.4%2.1%3.7%0.3%7.0%4.9%1.1%2.6%0.8%0.0%0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.0%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

Key Metrics

Growth RegimeDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
Balance SheetAdequate
Cash FlowDeteriorating
Top Statement Risk

Margin compression from procurement

Verified Source

Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.

SEC 10-K (2026Q1)

Discounted Valuation Reflects Operational Uncertainty

As reported in recent financial filings, LKQ trades at a forward P/E of 9.10, which appears to discount the company's growth prospects significantly compared to the broader auto parts retail sector, suggesting that investors remain skeptical regarding the sustainability of its salvage-based business model in a volatile market.

The current valuation multiples, including a P/S of 0.50, indicate that the market is pricing in structural challenges rather than cyclical ones. This discount warrants investigation, as it may imply that the market views the company's reliance on salvage procurement as a higher-risk endeavor than the traditional retail distribution models of its peers.

Capital Efficiency Trends Show Decay

Based on the company's reported figures, ROIC has trended downward from 2.1% in 2024Q2 to 1.4% in 2026Q1, indicating that the firm is struggling to generate meaningful returns on its invested capital as the integration of large-scale acquisitions fails to yield the expected margin expansion.

The persistent decline in ROIC suggests that the company's roll-up strategy may be reaching a point of diminishing returns. Investors should monitor whether this decay is a temporary byproduct of recent integration costs or a structural issue stemming from the increasing difficulty of sourcing high-quality salvage inventory at attractive prices.

Working Capital Inefficiencies Impair Liquidity

According to the latest quarterly data, the cash conversion cycle has expanded to 92 days in 2026Q1, driven by a significant increase in days inventory outstanding, which suggests that the company is facing mounting challenges in managing its salvage-heavy inventory turnover effectively in the current environment.

The lengthening of the cash conversion cycle indicates that capital is becoming increasingly trapped in inventory, which directly pressures the company's free cash flow generation. This trend appears to be a primary driver of the recent liquidity strain, as the firm struggles to convert its salvage assets into cash at the pace required to support its dividend and buyback programs.

Debt Service Capacity Remains Constrained

As evidenced by the company's financial statements, the debt-to-EBITDA ratio has climbed to 16.57 in 2026Q1, a concerning increase from 13.32 in 2024Q2, which suggests that the company's ability to service its debt obligations is becoming increasingly sensitive to fluctuations in operating performance.

While the debt-to-equity ratio remains relatively stable, the deterioration in interest coverage ratios indicates that the company's financial flexibility is narrowing. This leverage profile warrants close monitoring, as any further contraction in operating margins could limit the firm's capacity to refinance existing debt on favorable terms.

Misapplication of Retail Valuation Metrics

Based on an analysis of industry benchmarks, the market frequently misapplies standard retail P/E multiples to LKQ, failing to account for the unique supply-side risks and capital intensity inherent in its salvage-based business model compared to traditional auto parts retailers like O'Reilly or AutoZone.

Using retail-focused valuation metrics obscures the reality that LKQ is essentially a logistics and dismantling operation rather than a pure-play retailer. Analysts should instead prioritize EV/EBITDA and cash flow-based metrics, which better capture the company's underlying operational complexity and the significant capital required to maintain its salvage procurement network.

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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 11.2x. The historical average is 21.0x.

What is LKQ Corporation's EV/EBITDA?

LKQ Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 7.7x. 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 11.2x. 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 4.62% 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.