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LKQ NasdaqGS:LKQ Stock Report

Last Price

US$36.88

Market Cap

US$9.6b

7D

-2.9%

1Y

-22.8%

Updated

22 Dec, 2024

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LKQ Corporation

NasdaqGS:LKQ Stock Report

Market Cap: US$9.6b

LKQ Stock Overview

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. More details

LKQ fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation6/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends3/6

Rewards

Trading at 53.3% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 13.95% per year

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Analysts in good agreement that stock price will rise by 41.4%

Risk Analysis

Profit margins (5%) are lower than last year (7.1%)

Has a high level of debt


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Consensus Narrative from 9 Analysts

I Anticipate Share Repurchases And Operational Efficiencies Will Improve Future Outcomes

Key Takeaways Share repurchase focus may boost EPS by reducing shares, enhancing shareholder value. Streamlined operations and strategic acquisitions could improve net margins and profitability.
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US$52.14
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29.3% undervalued intrinsic discount
1.83%
Revenue growth p.a.
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LKQ valuation

Bull - Growth in miles driven increases the wear and tear on vehicles, requiring more maintenance and repair work to keep them on the road, benefiting LKQ. LKQ’s collision business could see rising demand from increasing auto claims as more drivers return to the road following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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US$65.01
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43.3% undervalued intrinsic discount
7.00%
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LKQ Corporation Competitors

Pool

NasdaqGS:POOL

US$13.3b

Genuine Parts

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US$16.1b

A-Mark Precious Metals

NasdaqGS:AMRK

US$597.9m

Weyco Group

NasdaqGS:WEYS

US$342.4m

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for LKQ
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$36.88
52 Week HighUS$53.68
52 Week LowUS$35.57
Beta1.29
1 Month Change-4.21%
3 Month Change-8.10%
1 Year Change-22.85%
3 Year Change-36.12%
5 Year Change2.82%
Change since IPO1,866.93%

Recent News & Updates

LKQ Corporation's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Dec 13
LKQ Corporation's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Is There Now An Opportunity In LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?

Nov 28
Is There Now An Opportunity In LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.30

Oct 29
LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.30

Recent updates

LKQ Corporation's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Dec 13
LKQ Corporation's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Is There Now An Opportunity In LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?

Nov 28
Is There Now An Opportunity In LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.30

Oct 29
LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.30

LKQ Corporation: Insiders Are Buying, But I'm Holding For Now

Oct 17

It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)

Sep 12
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)

Return Trends At LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Aren't Appealing

Aug 28
Return Trends At LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Aren't Appealing

Is LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) A Risky Investment?

Aug 14
Is LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) A Risky Investment?

LKQ Corp.: FCF Growth, M&A, And European Redesign Implied Undervaluation

Aug 02

LKQ's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Aug 01
LKQ's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 25
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

LKQ Corporation: In Need For A Little Maintenance Itself

Jul 05

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?

Jun 25
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?

Potential Upside For LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) Not Without Risk

May 27
Potential Upside For LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) Not Without Risk

LKQ Corporation: FY 2024 Adjusted Net Income Guidance Is Achievable

Apr 26

We Think LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Apr 23
We Think LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Mar 25
LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

LKQ Corporation: Potential Double-Digit Upside Amidst Geopolitical And Social Tensions

Mar 12

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?

Feb 26
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?

Is There An Opportunity With LKQ Corporation's (NASDAQ:LKQ) 48% Undervaluation?

Feb 12
Is There An Opportunity With LKQ Corporation's (NASDAQ:LKQ) 48% Undervaluation?

Does LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 16
Does LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Shareholder Returns

LKQUS Retail DistributorsUS Market
7D-2.9%-4.1%-2.4%
1Y-22.8%-15.9%23.3%

Return vs Industry: LKQ underperformed the US Retail Distributors industry which returned -15.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: LKQ underperformed the US Market which returned 23.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is LKQ's price volatile compared to industry and market?
LKQ volatility
LKQ Average Weekly Movement3.1%
Retail Distributors Industry Average Movement9.6%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: LKQ has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: LKQ's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
199849,000Justin Judewww.lkqcorp.com

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. It operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. The company distributes bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as 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; lights and bumper assemblies; scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; 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.

LKQ Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do LKQ's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
LKQ fundamental statistics
Market capUS$9.59b
Earnings (TTM)US$718.00m
Revenue (TTM)US$14.50b

13.4x

P/E Ratio

0.7x

P/S Ratio

Is LKQ overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
LKQ income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$14.50b
Cost of RevenueUS$8.80b
Gross ProfitUS$5.70b
Other ExpensesUS$4.98b
EarningsUS$718.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

Feb 20, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)2.76
Gross Margin39.33%
Net Profit Margin4.95%
Debt/Equity Ratio67.7%

How did LKQ perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

3.3%

Current Dividend Yield

44%

Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 02:06
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.

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Analyst Sources

LKQ Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Craig KennisonBaird
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research
Gary PrestopinoBarrington Research Associates, Inc.