LKQ (LKQ) GF Value Rank : 10 (As of Apr. 22, 2025)

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What is LKQ GF Value Rank?

LKQ has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison of LKQ's GF Value Rank

For the Auto Parts subindustry, LKQ's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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's GF Value Rank Distribution in the Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LKQ's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LKQ's GF Value Rank falls into.

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LKQ Business Description

Industry

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Comparable Companies

Traded in Other Exchanges

0JSJ:UK LKQ1:Germany L1KQ34:Brazil

Address

5846 Crossings Boulevard, Antioch, TN, USA, 37013

Website

https://www.lkqcorp.com

Since forming in 1998 to consolidate the auto salvage business in the United States, LKQ has developed into a leading distributor of aftermarket and recycled auto parts with around 1,500 facilities across North America and Europe. The company primarily sells into the professional channel and offers an assortment of collision and mechanical parts to both body shops and mechanical repair shops. It also continues to operate more than 70 LKQ pick-your-part junkyards. Separate from the self-service business, LKQ typically purchases around 250,000 salvage vehicles annually that are used to extract vehicle parts for resale.

Executives

Dominick P Zarcone	director, officer: President and CEO	C/O LKQ CORPORATION, 500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Rick Galloway	officer: SVP and CFO	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Matthew J Mckay	officer: SVP of Human Resources	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Justin L Jude	officer: SVP Ops -- Wholesale Parts	C/O LKQ CORPORATION, 500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Walter P Hanley	officer: Senior VP of Development	C/O LKQ CORPORATION, 120 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3300, CHICAGO IL 60602
Patrick Berard	director	500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Xavier Urbain	director	500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Blythe J Mcgarvie	director	HANNAFORD BROS CO, 145 PLEASANT HILL RD, SCARBOROUGH ME 04074
Varun Laroyia	officer: Executive VP and CFO	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Meg Divitto	director	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Robert M. Hanser	director	500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
John W Mendel	director	C/O TRUECAR, INC., 120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Valueact Capital Master Fund, L.p.	director, other: See Remarks	ONE LETTERMAN DRIVE, BUILDING D, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129
Joseph M Holsten	director, officer: President and CEO
Genevieve L Dombrowski	officer: SVP -- Human Resources	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661