Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for LKQ Corp (LKQ) - $29.58 as of 11/26/2025 8:36:13 PM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
60 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for LKQ
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for LKQ
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for LKQ
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for LKQ
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for LKQ (60 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for LKQ
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | LKQ |
| Company Name | LKQ Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty automotive parts, delivering sustainable solutions for vehicle repair and customization across the United States and Europe. The company excels in offering high-quality recycled and refurbished components, enhancing both cost efficiency and environmental sustainability in the automotive aftermarket. With a strategic focus on expansion through acquisitions and innovation, LKQ is well-positioned to leverage growth opportunities in this dynamic sector, where operational excellence and superior customer service are paramount. As the automotive landscape increasingly shifts towards eco-friendly practices, LKQ's commitment to sustainability supports its status as a critical player in the industry. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | AUTO PARTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/19/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 29.58 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 54.13 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/26/2025 8:36:13 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,397,325 |
| Average Daily Volume | 3,015,406 |
| 52-Week High | 43.32 |
| 52-Week Low | 28.13 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 5.15% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 10.95 |
| Industry PE | 24.72 |
| Sector PE | 32.04 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 12.10 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 26.18 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.61 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.34 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.60 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.13 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 25.57 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.16 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 10.09 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.64 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.54 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.13 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.67 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 255,966,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 7,571,474,280 |
| Institutional Ownership | 106.72% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/20/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.3000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.3000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 4 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.20 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.20 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 17 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.28% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.39% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 44.44% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -3.80% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -26.28% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.70 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.50 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 3.48 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 697,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 690,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 936,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 1.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 2.80% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 8.23% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 289,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 234,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 299,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -3,326,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -3,893,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 4,127,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 3,655,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 3,615,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.59 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.64 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 6,017,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 6,167,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 6,554,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 722,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 2.82 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 810,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 998,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.15 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.23 |
| MACD Signal | -0.09 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 27.34 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 30.75 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 34.15 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| RSI | 45.04 |
| 50-Day SMA | 35.43 |
| 150-Day SMA | 42.13 |
| 200-Day SMA | 43.21 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/25/2025 3:16:35 AM EST |