LKQ Corporation
LKQ scores 53.6 on the Conservative profile, blending a fundamental score (80% weight, emphasizing quality and stability (84% of fundamental weight)) with a machine-learning signal (20% weight) trained on 82 features across 30 years of data.
Moderate penalties (-3.1 points) reflect identified risk factors. The overall score balances these against the stock's fundamental strengths.
These features are direct inputs to the machine learning model. The model was trained on these signals alongside 100 features (including 12 momentum/technical indicators) to produce the ML percentile score.
No risk factors identified.
| Stock | Score | P/E | Rev Growth | Margin | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LKQ | 53.6 | 12.6 | 3.5% | 4.8% | $8.5B |
| MAR | 76.9 | 37.2 | 4.3% | 9.9% | $91.3B |
| ULTA | 75.5 | 26.2 | 0.8% | 10.6% | $30.9B |
| ABNB | 75.5 | 30.1 | 10.3% | 20.5% | $81.6B |
| ORLY | 73.1 | 32.5 | 5.7% | 14.3% | $78.4B |
| HAS | 73.0 | 16.7 | -17.3% | 9.3% | $14.0B |
| GTX | 71.6 | 11.8 | 3.1% | 8.6% | $4.1B |
| ROST | 71.5 | 30.7 | 3.7% | 9.9% | $66.4B |
| DPZ | 71.1 | 21.9 | 5.1% | 12.4% | $13.7B |
| CART | 69.7 | 19.9 | 11.0% | 13.5% | $10.0B |
| EBAY | 69.6 | 18.3 | 1.7% | 19.3% | $40.2B |
| GNTX | 68.3 | 14.3 | 0.6% | 17.5% | $5.1B |
| MCRI | 66.2 | 17.2 | 4.4% | 18.6% | $1.7B |
| CASY | 65.5 | 41.0 | 7.3% | 3.4% | $25.3B |
| AMZN | 65.5 | 27.7 | 12.4% | 10.8% | $2.2T |
| TXRH | 65.2 | 27.6 | 16.0% | 8.1% | $12.1B |
| Sector Average | 47.4 | 36.9 | 6.3% | -6.5% | โ |
LKQ Corporation distributes replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles. It operates through three segments: North America, Europe, and Specialty. The company distributes bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as automotive glass products, such as windshields; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; lights and bumper assemblies; scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; and brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, and oil and automotive fluids, as well as electrical products, including spark plugs and batteries. In addition, the company distributes recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products. It serves collision and mechanical repair shops, and new and used car dealerships, as well as retail customers. The company operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Taiwan, and other European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Stock is in a downtrend below the 200-day moving average. Price is below both the 50-day and 200-day SMAs, indicating sustained selling pressure.
Stage 4 downtrend โ price is below both SMA50 and SMA200 with a declining 200-day average. Capital preservation takes priority. Do not buy into a downtrend.
| Metric | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.3B | $3.5B | $3.6B | $3.5B |
| Gross Profit | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B |
| Operating Income | $214M | $274M | $312M | $287M |
| Net Income | $66M | $180M | $192M | $169M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.26 | $0.70 | $0.74 | $0.65 |
| Gross Margin | 35.1% | 38.3% | 38.8% | 39.8% |
| Operating Margin | 6.5% | 7.8% | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| Net Margin | 2.0% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Year | Low | High | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38.33 | $60.23 | 44.4% | Wide |
| 2022 | $42.36 | $60.43 | 35.2% | Wide |
| 2023 | $41.49 | $59.38 | 35.5% | Wide |
| 2024 | $35.57 | $53.68 | 40.6% | Wide |
| 2025 | $28.13 | $44.82 | 45.8% | Wide |
Growth estimates have been dampened based on technical and fundamental signals. This is a post-hoc adjustment to prevent overly optimistic projections for stocks showing declining momentum or deteriorating fundamentals.
Scores are generated by a multi-stage ML pipeline combining fundamental analysis, ensemble predictions, and structural risk signals. All data is for research purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.