LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
LKQ Corporation stock (LKQ) is currently trading at $29.49. LKQ Corporation PE ratio is 12.63. LKQ Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.55. Analyst consensus price target for LKQ is $40.94. WallStSmart rates LKQ as Underperform.
- LKQ PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LKQ PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LKQ intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LKQ stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LKQ fair value vs current price
- LKQ insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LKQ undervalued or overvalued?
- LKQ Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LKQ Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LKQ analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LKQ Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
LKQ trades 122% above its Graham fair value of $15.71, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Key Strengths (5)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
109.76% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Trading at 1.10x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -57.70%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 2.70% annually
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.06), Price/Sales (0.55), Price/Book (1.10) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.70%, EPS Growth at -57.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.48%, Operating Margin at 6.43%, Profit Margin at 4.45%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.48% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LKQ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LKQ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.55x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.48x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 12.88x set in Nov 2007, and 24% above its historical low of 0.44x in Apr 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for LKQ Corporation (LKQ) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › AUTO PARTS
The Big Picture
LKQ Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 13.7B with 3% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 4.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 274M in free cash flow and 330M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can LKQ Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.2%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 5.1B is significantly higher than cash (319M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact LKQ Corporation.
Bottom Line
LKQ Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About LKQ Corporation(LKQ)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
AUTO PARTS
USA
LKQ Corporation (Like Kind and Quality) is an American provider of alternative and speciality parts to repair and accessorise automobiles and other vehicles.