LKQ Corporation LKQ
Composite 44/100; the shares have moved about 40% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 22/100 — a strong mark against it.
Income ranks 94/100 — a strong point in its favour. Valuation ranks 86/100 — a strong point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 22/100 — a strong mark against it. Growth ranks 26/100 — a moderate mark against it. Quality ranks 27/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does LKQ Corporation distributes replacement parts, components, and systems for vehicle repair and maintenance, including bumper covers, mechanical parts, salvage products, and specialty accessories across North America, Europe, and other markets.
Key financials LKQ’s trailing P/E is 12.91 (forward 8.64), EV/EBITDA 8.29, and PEG 1.06. Margins are modest: gross 38.3%, operating 7.2%, net 3.8%. ROE 8.1%, ROA 4.3%, ROCE 8.4%. Debt/Equity 0.81, net debt/EBITDA 3.33, interest coverage 4.52, current ratio 1.54. Dividend yield 4.8% with 60% payout.
Stock health Momentum is weak: 3m -25.42%, 6m -29.11%, 12m -22.72%, down 37.82% from 52w high; RSI(14) 32.60. Sideravia scores: Overall 49.2 (weak quality, attractively valued, weak momentum), Valuation 84.1, Income 96.1.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount to both our fair-value estimate and analyst target. - Q2 2026 revenue and earnings lagged estimates, prompting a 13.9% single-day drop (StockStory, Zacks). - Europe underperformed even as North America returned to growth (GuruFocus.com). - Earnings call commentary highlighted mixed segment trends (Motley Fool, MarketBeat). - Stocks including LKQ hit 52-week lows amid broader sector pressure (Stocktwits).
Looking forward Forward P/E of 8.64 and PEG of 0.17 imply deep value, but weak momentum (momentum percentile 20.7) and modest profitability metrics (ROE 8.1%) temper enthusiasm. Analysts’ 12-month target of 39.50 suggests potential upside if execution improves.
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