LKQ

Based on LKQ Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does LKQ Corporation do?

LKQ Corporation distributes replacement parts and components used to repair and maintain vehicles. It supplies aftermarket, salvage, and remanufactured parts — from bumpers and windshields to engines and transmissions — to collision shops, mechanical repair facilities, dealerships, and retail customers across North America, Europe, and specialty markets.

Does LKQ pay dividends?

Yes, LKQ pays a regular dividend. For a mid-cap distributor, this reflects management's confidence in ongoing cash generation. However, the company's Weak Risk and Growth pillar ratings are worth considering alongside the dividend when evaluating LKQ as an income holding.

When does LKQ report earnings?

LKQ reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. The exact dates shift each cycle, so check LKQ's investor relations page or a financial calendar for the most current schedule.

Is LKQ a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates LKQ as Below Average, driven by Weak ratings across Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which may interest contrarian investors, but the underlying business challenges are real. Pro members can access the full pillar breakdown to make a more informed judgment.

Is LKQ overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, LKQ is rated Attractive — meaning the stock appears reasonably priced or potentially undervalued relative to its fundamentals. That said, an attractive price alone does not offset the Weak Growth and Risk signals visible elsewhere in the profile.

How does LKQ compare to its competitors?

LKQ's peers in the automotive components space — including Autoliv, Mobileye, and Lear — largely serve OEM manufacturers rather than the aftermarket repair channel. This makes direct comparison nuanced. LKQ's Below Average UQS Score can be benchmarked against sector peers using the full comparison tools available to Pro members.

What is LKQ's market cap bracket?

LKQ Corporation is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range that typically offers more liquidity than small-caps while remaining more nimble than mega-cap peers, though mid-caps can be more sensitive to economic cycles.

Who founded LKQ Corporation?

LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and built its scale largely through acquisitions of regional auto parts distributors. Detailed founding history, including key executives involved in its early formation, is publicly available through the company's official filings and corporate history pages.

Is LKQ a long-term quality holding?

As a long-term quality indicator, LKQ's Below Average UQS Score raises caution. The Weak Moat pillar suggests limited durable competitive advantages, and the Weak Growth pillar points to subdued expansion potential. Long-term investors should weigh the Attractive Valuation against these structural concerns before committing capital.

What is the main competitive advantage of LKQ Corporation?

LKQ's scale and geographic reach — spanning the US, Canada, and much of Europe — create logistical density that smaller distributors struggle to replicate. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, suggesting the network effect and switching costs are not yet strong enough to command a durable pricing premium.

What sector does LKQ belong to?

LKQ Corporation is classified under the Consumer Cyclical sector. This means its business performance tends to correlate with broader economic conditions — when consumers and businesses pull back on vehicle repair spending, LKQ can feel the impact across its distribution network.

LKQ Corporation has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

LKQ Corporation faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

LKQ Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

LKQ Corporation appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

LKQ Corporation possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for LKQ.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for LKQ Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses LKQ Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether LKQ Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.