LKQ Corporation

Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts

Overall research band Weak

Quality Very weak

Valuation Exceptional

Balance sheet Very weak

Market confirmation Very weak

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What this report can tell you now

What the company does

LKQ Corporation, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, distributes replacement parts and systems for vehicle repair and maintenance across North America, Europe, and Specialty segments. Its product range includes collision repair items such as bumper covers, body panels, lighting, and automotive glass, as well as salvaged mechanical and collision components like engines, transmissions, and sheet metal parts. The company also offers mechanical repair products, including brake components, clutches, steering and suspension systems, filters, fluids, and electrical items such as spark plugs and batteries. LKQ's Specialty segment provides recreational vehicle appliances, air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management solutions, wheels, tires, and specialized suspension products.

The current research profile is Mixed Setup, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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ROIC7.1%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Operating margin7.8%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Revenue CAGR · 4 years1.5%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

FCF margin6.1%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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