LKQMEX:LKQ 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates MEX:LKQ with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN910.60. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Vehicles & Parts companies, LKQ ranks worse than 58.17% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LKQ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of LKQ was 0.42. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.29.
MEX:LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 58.17% of 777
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs MEX:LKQ: 0.42
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of LKQ was 68.70% per year. The lowest was 5.40% per year. And the median was 37.05% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
LKQ (MEX:LKQ) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
LKQ Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
LKQ Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LKQ's Dividend Payout 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.
MEX:LKQ vs LEA, MBLY, GTX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
LKQ (MEX:LKQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #452 out of 777 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
LKQ's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. LKQ's value of 0.45 is 25% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LKQ ranks #452 out of 777 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LKQ has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LKQ's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LEA and MBLY?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, LKQ ranks #452 out of 777 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places LKQ in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. LKQ's value of 0.45 is 25% above this benchmark. Historically, LKQ's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 777 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LKQ's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 25% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKQ's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. 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 (MEX:LKQ) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN910.60, compared to a current price of MXN577.00 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 25% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. LKQ's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LKQ (MEX:LKQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 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 (MEX:LKQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LKQ stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN577.00 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN910.60.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LKQ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: MXN910.60 vs. price of MXN577.00 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#452 of 777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LKQ 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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