LKQ:NGS-LKQ Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Auto Parts | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 44.18

Change

-0.05 (-0.11)%

Market Cap

USD 10.22B

Volume

1.72M

Analyst Target

USD 32.88
Analyst Rating

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About

LKQ Corp is a distributor of vehicle products. The Company's vehicle parts include replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, as well as specialty vehicle products and accessories.

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ETFs Containing LKQ

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Auto Parts) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -7.55% 50% F 15% F
Dividend Return 1.26% 83% B 51% F
Total Return -6.30% 54% F 16% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -21.26% 4% F 10% F
Dividend Return 2.09% 33% F 30% F
Total Return -19.17% 4% F 10% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 63.03% 67% D+ 74% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 63.03% 62% D 69% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 19.22% 71% C- 79% B-
Dividend Return 19.97% 71% C- 78% C+
Total Return 0.75% 60% D- 20% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 35.66% 64% D 51% F
Risk Adjusted Return 56.01% 93% A 84% B
Market Capitalization 10.22B 88% B+ 85% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Auto Parts) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 21.50 55% 61%
Price/Book Ratio 2.13 29% 40%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 8.76 33% 43%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.45 25% 40%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 13.98% 75% 70%
Return on Invested Capital 11.35% 71% 69%
Return on Assets 6.16% 75% 79%
Debt to Equity Ratio 59.27% 50% 55%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.