LKQ Corporation

As of June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation carries a market capitalization of 6.65B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 11.68B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

LKQ Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation has 253.40M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.55. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.49, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.03.

As of June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.10 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.85 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.44 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. LKQ Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 14.83, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 11.68B versus a market cap of 6.65B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.58, meaning it holds 1.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 82.10, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.92 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 7.11, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 5.40 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.98, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.15, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 305,877.09 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 44,750.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.53 indicates how many times LKQ Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation recorded 168.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.89, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 675.00M, leaving 461.00M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, LKQ Corporation's stock has declined approximately 26.59% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 23.77, while the 200-day moving average is 27.69.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation generated 13.69B in revenue and converted that into 461.00M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.81. EBITDA reached 1.28B, while operating income came in at 991.00M.

As of June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation holds 301.00M in cash and equivalents against 5.31B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.63B. Total book value stands at 6.45B, with working capital of 1.96B providing operational flexibility.

LKQ Corporation produced 825.00M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -200.00M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 625.00M - equivalent to 2.44 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation posted a gross margin of 38.34, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.24 and net profit margin of 3.37 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation paid dividends of 1.20 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 66.38 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 9.31, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 14.61, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to LKQ Corporation shareholders.

LKQ Corporation's most recent stock split took place on September 19, 2012 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, LKQ Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 4.01, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.