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LKQ (LKQ) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

LKQ
NasdaqGS•Consumer Cyclical•Auto Parts
$23.90+0.15(0.01%)Market open
Market Cap
$5.93B
P/E
12.9x
P/S
0.4x
P/B
0.9x

LKQ Corporation engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles; mechanical automotive parts and accessories; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; and lights and bumper assemblies. The company also provides scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; precious metals, such as catalytic converters; and brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, and oil and automotive fluids, as well as electrical products, including spark plugs and batteries. In addition, the company distributes recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, marine electronics, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products. It serves collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and retail customers. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, France, and other European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Antioch, Tennessee.

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How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 48/100

Strongest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (16/25); weakest: Growth (5/25).

Profitability11/25
Growth5/25
Balance Sheet & Red Flags16/25
Cash & Earnings Quality16/25
Strengths
Cash-backed earningsImproving leverageImproving marginsNo share dilution

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 12.9x5y range 10.9x – 17.2x
P/E 12.9x · near its 20-quarter median

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 0.4x5y range 0.4x – 1.3x
P/S 0.4x · below its 20-quarter median

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 0.9x5y range 0.9x – 3.0x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 26.7% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 3 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Price & Volume
Market Cap $5.93B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue
$13.42B
4%
Q. Revenue
$3.41B
6%
TTM EBITDA
$1.20B
7Q
TTM Op. Income
$836.00M
7Q
Q. Op. Income
$225.00M
2Q
TTM Net Income
$461.00M
4Q
Q. Net Income
$136.00M
2Q
EPS
$0.53
2Q
Shares Out.
$254.60M
7Q
$13.42B in TTM revenue declined 4.4% YoY, reaching $3.41B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $1.20B and TTM operating income of $836.00M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $461.00M means revenue is converting into profit. Over the past year, TTM revenue is down 4% — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin
38.8%
2Q
EBITDA Margin
9.3%
2Q
Op. Margin
6.6%
2Q
Net Margin
4.0%
2Q
Op. margin of 6.6% is down 2.0% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 4.0% and gross margin of 38.8% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio
12.9x
4%
P/S Ratio
0.4x
2Q
P/B Ratio
0.9x
2Q
At 12.9x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 0.4x and P/B of 0.9x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 4% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets
$15.03B
6%
Cash
$301.00M
4%
Long-Term Debt
$3.39B
23%
Book Value
$6.45B
3Q
D/E Ratio
0.5
22%
Debt/EBITDA
10.7
2Q
With $15.03B in assets and $3.39B in long-term debt, D/E is 0.5and book value is $6.45B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Over the past year, debt/equity is down 22% — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow
$111.00M
63%
TTM Free Cash Flow
$625.00M
2Q
FCF Margin
4.7%
2Q
FCF / Net Income
1.4
43%
TTM FCF of $625.00M on $111.00M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.4x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

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· below its 20-quarter median

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

Revenue Decline

Red Flag

Revenue declined in 6 of the last 7 quarters — persistent contraction signals a fundamental problem.

Cash Burn

Watch

FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.