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LKQLTS:0JSJ -0.53%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.93 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 3.35. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JSJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Vehicles & Parts companies, LKQ ranks worse than 68.95% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for LKQ's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JSJ'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 3.35 Max: 4.42
Current: 3.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LKQ was 4.42. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 3.35.
LTS:0JSJ's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 68.95% of 1095
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs LTS:0JSJ: 3.75
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
LKQ Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
LKQ Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LKQ's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
LTS:0JSJ vs MBLY, LEA, GTX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, LKQ's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LKQ's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LKQ's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
LKQ (LTS:0JSJ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.93 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LKQ. This is 17% above median its historical median of 3.35. Over the past decade, LKQ's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.12 to 4.42. According to the industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #755 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is LKQ's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LKQ's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.93 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 4.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. LKQ's value of 3.93 is 74.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LKQ ranks #755 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LKQ has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LKQ's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MBLY and LEA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #755 out of 1095 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LKQ in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. LKQ's value of 3.93 is 74.7% above this benchmark. Historically, LKQ's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.12 to 4.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.35 vs. the industry median of 2.25, LKQ has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,095 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LKQ's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.93 is 74.7% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LKQ. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKQ's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.93, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 3.35. 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 $22.32 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.93, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.35 and 74.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. LKQ's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LKQ (LTS:0JSJ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.93 as of Jun. 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 $22.32 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.55.
GuruFocus considers LKQ to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JSJ:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.93 (17% above median its 10-year median of 3.35)
GF Value™: $41.55 vs. price of $22.32 (46.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#755 of 1095)
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 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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