Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. LKQ's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $632 Mil. LKQ's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $8,320 Mil. Therefore, LKQ's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 7.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LKQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LKQ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.96 Med: 12.11 Max: 15.97
Current: 9.88
During the past 13 years, LKQ's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.97%. The lowest was 7.96%. And the median was 12.11%.
LKQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 85.77% of 1300
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.44
vs LKQ: 9.88
LKQ Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
The historical data trend for LKQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Competitive Comparison of LKQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset
For the Auto Parts subindustry, LKQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
LKQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset Distribution in the Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LKQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LKQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
LKQ Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation
LKQ's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2024) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
LKQ Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
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LKQ is a Global distributor of non-OEM automotive parts. Initially formed in 1998 as a consolidator of auto salvage operations in the United States, it has since greatly expanded its scope to include distribution of new mechanical and collision parts, specialty auto equipment, and remanufactured and recycled parts in both Europe and North America. It still maintains its auto salvage business and owns over 70 LKQ pick-your-part junkyards. Separate from the self-service business, LKQ purchases over 300,000 salvage automobiles annually that are used to extract parts for resale. Globally, the company maintains approximately 1,700 facilities.
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