LKQ (MIC:LKQ-RM) OCF Margin %: -1.61% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is LKQ OCF Margin %?

LKQ MIC:LKQ-RM 75 OCF Margin % is -1.61% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIC:LKQ-RM with a GF Score™ of 75/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Vehicles & Parts companies, LKQ ranks better than 50.38% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. LKQ's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₽-4,552.18 Mil. LKQ's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₽281,991.55 Mil. Therefore, LKQ's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.61%.

As of today, LKQ's current OCF Yield % is 15.12%.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of LKQ was 12.42%. The lowest was 5.33%. And the median was 8.31%.

MIC:LKQ-RM's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 7.115
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

LKQ OCF Margin % Related Terms

LKQ OCF Margin % Historical Data

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

LKQ Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.44 9.77 10.22 8.11 7.79

LKQ Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % 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 -0.09 8.13 12.58 9.96 -1.61

LKQ OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=84504.461/1085202.637
=7.79 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-4552.184/281991.547
=-1.61 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -1.61% mean?
LKQ (MIC:LKQ-RM) has a OCF Margin % of -1.61% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. Over the past decade, LKQ's OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.33 to 12.42. According to the industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #656 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is LKQ's OCF Margin % too high?
LKQ's current OCF Margin % is -1.61%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.33 to a high of 12.42. Based on the distribution chart, LKQ ranks #656 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LKQ has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LKQ's OCF Margin % compare to LEA and GTX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #656 out of 1322 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts LKQ in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.12. Historically, LKQ's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.33 to 12.42 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 OCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median OCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.12, based on 1,322 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKQ's current OCF Margin % is -1.61%. 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?
LKQ (MIC:LKQ-RM) has a current OCF Margin % of -1.61%. The current OCF Margin % is -1.61%. LKQ's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LKQ (MIC:LKQ-RM), the current OCF Margin % is -1.61% 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.

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.