LKQ (LTS:0JSJ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.51 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 63% Below Median


LTS:0JSJ LKQ Corp LTS:0JSJ
71 GF Score
Price $25.58
GF Value $41.55
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LKQ Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

LKQ LTS:0JSJ +1.23% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JSJ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Vehicles & Parts companies, LKQ ranks better than 59.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), LKQ's current share price is $25.58. LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $49.98. LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0JSJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.36   Max: 2.64
Current: 0.5

During the past years, LKQ's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.64. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.36.

LTS:0JSJ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
59.56% of 1041 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs LTS:0JSJ: 0.50

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

LKQ's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.556. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $49.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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LKQ  (LTS:0JSJ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


LKQ Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


LKQ Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

LKQ Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

LKQ Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.82 1.41 1.14 0.81 0.62

LKQ Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 0.78 0.63 0.62 0.58

LTS:0JSJ vs LEA, MBLY, GTX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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LKQ Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=25.58/49.98
=0.51

* 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.

LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, LKQ's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.556/330.2130*330.2130
=13.556

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

LKQ Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 7.440 241.018 10.193
201609 7.120 241.428 9.738
201612 6.934 241.432 9.484
201703 7.550 243.801 10.226
201706 7.920 244.955 10.677
201709 7.934 246.819 10.615
201712 7.939 246.524 10.634
201803 8.739 249.554 11.564
201806 9.652 251.989 12.648
201809 9.776 252.439 12.788
201812 9.427 251.233 12.391
201903 9.811 254.202 12.745
201906 10.387 256.143 13.391
201909 10.221 256.759 13.145
201912 9.796 256.974 12.588
202003 9.783 258.115 12.516
202006 8.634 257.797 11.059
202009 10.007 260.280 12.696
202012 9.700 260.474 12.297
202103 10.438 264.877 13.013
202106 11.393 271.696 13.847
202109 11.180 274.310 13.458
202112 10.956 278.802 12.976
202203 11.674 287.504 13.408
202206 11.835 296.311 13.189
202209 11.304 296.808 12.576
202212 11.181 296.797 12.440
202303 12.482 301.836 13.655
202306 12.856 305.109 13.914
202309 13.294 307.789 14.263
202312 10.824 306.746 11.652
202403 13.833 312.332 14.625
202406 13.972 314.175 14.685
202409 13.149 315.301 13.771
202412 12.422 315.605 12.997
202503 12.816 319.799 13.233
202506 14.100 322.561 14.434
202509 13.599 324.800 13.826
202512 12.938 324.054 13.184
202603 13.556 330.213 13.556

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 mean?
LKQ (LTS:0JSJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.64. According to the industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #421 out of 1041 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
LKQ's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.64. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. LKQ's value of 0.51 is 31.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LKQ ranks #421 out of 1041 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LKQ has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LKQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LEA and MBLY?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #421 out of 1041 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts LKQ in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. LKQ's value of 0.51 is 31.1% below this benchmark. Historically, LKQ's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 0.74, LKQ has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.74, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LKQ's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 is 31.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKQ's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LKQ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LKQ (LTS:0JSJ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.55, compared to a current price of $25.58 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 31.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.74. LKQ's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LKQ (LTS:0JSJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is LKQ (LTS:0JSJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LKQ stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.58 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.55. GuruFocus considers LKQ to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JSJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.51 (63% below median its 10-year median of 1.36)
  • GF Value™: $41.55 vs. price of $25.58 (38.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#421 of 1041)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JSJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LKQ Business Description

Address 5846 Crossings Boulevard, Antioch, TN, USA, 37013
LKQ Corp is a world-wide distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. The company is organized into three operating segments: North America; Europe; and Specialty segment. It derives maximum revenue from Europe Segment. Europe segment is a provider of alternative vehicle replacement and maintenance products in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, France and various other European countries.
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