LKQ (LTS:0JSJ) FCF Margin %: -2.77% (As of Mar. 2026)


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 FCF Margin %?

LKQ LTS:0JSJ +1.23% 71 FCF Margin % is -2.77% as of Mar. 2026. 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 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, LKQ ranks better than 70.15% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. LKQ's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-96 Mil. LKQ's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,469 Mil. Therefore, LKQ's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.77%.

As of today, LKQ's current FCF Yield % is 12.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for LKQ's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0JSJ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.49   Med: 6.29   Max: 10.93
Current: 5.8


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of LKQ was 10.93%. The lowest was 3.49%. And the median was 6.29%.

LTS:0JSJ's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
70.15% of 1320 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.3 vs LTS:0JSJ: 5.80


LKQ FCF Margin % Related Terms


LKQ FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LKQ's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

LKQ Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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LKQ Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0JSJ vs LEA, MBLY, GTX: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, LKQ's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LKQ's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LKQ's FCF Margin % falls into.


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LKQ FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

LKQ's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=847/13651
=6.20 %

LKQ's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-96/3469
=-2.77 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -2.77% mean?
LKQ (LTS:0JSJ) has a FCF Margin % of -2.77% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. Over the past decade, LKQ's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.49 to 10.93. According to the industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #394 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is LKQ's FCF Margin % too high?
LKQ's current FCF Margin % is -2.77%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.49 to a high of 10.93. Based on the distribution chart, LKQ ranks #394 out of 1320 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 FCF Margin % compare to LEA and MBLY?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #394 out of 1320 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts LKQ in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.30. Historically, LKQ's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.49 to 10.93 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.30, based on 1,320 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKQ's current FCF Margin % is -2.77%. 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 FCF Margin % is -2.77%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LKQ (LTS:0JSJ), the current FCF Margin % is -2.77% as of Mar. 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:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.77%
  • GF Value™: $41.55 vs. price of $25.58 (38.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

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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