LKQ LKQ margins

Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 24

Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 23

Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 82

Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 44

Gross margin

38.3%

Operating margin

6.3%

EBITDA margin

9.2%

Net margin

3.4%

Based on the latest figures, LKQ reports a gross margin of 38.3%, an operating margin of 6.3%, an EBITDA margin of 9.2%, and a net margin of 3.4%. Each available margin declined from the same period last year. EBITDA margin recorded the strongest contraction, decreasing by 2.6 percentage points.

LKQ margin history

Gross, operating, EBITDA and net margin trends

Over the last 3 years, LKQ recorded average margins of 39.08% gross, 8.14% operating, 11.35% EBITDA, and 5.04% net. Right now, all four current margins are below their three-year averages.

LKQ margin expansion

Year-over-year margin changes in percentage points

LKQ's gross margin contracted by 0.7 percentage points, operating margin by 2 percentage points, EBITDA margin by 2.6 percentage points, and net margin by 1.8 percentage points, led by EBITDA margin with a decline of 2.6 percentage points.

Gross margin expansion

-0.7pp

Operating margin expansion

-2pp

EBITDA margin expansion

-2.6pp

Net margin expansion

-1.8pp

LKQ Gross margin

Looking back over the last 3 years, LKQ recorded an average gross margin of 39.08%. Currently, LKQ's current gross margin is 38.3%, which is 0.8 percentage points below its three-year average. The highest gross margin for LKQ was 40.3% in Dec 2023, while the lowest was 38.3% in Mar 2026.

LKQ Operating margin

The average operating margin for LKQ was 8.14% over the last 3 years. At present, LKQ's current operating margin is 6.3%, which is 1.8 percentage points below its three-year average. The operating margin for LKQ moved between 6.3% in Jun 2026 and 10% in Dec 2023.

LKQ EBITDA margin

Over the last 3 years, LKQ's EBITDA margin averaged 11.35%. The current EBITDA margin of 9.2% is 2.2 percentage points below its three-year average. During this period, EBITDA margin reached a high of 13.2% in Dec 2023 and a low of 9.2% in Jun 2026.

LKQ Net margin

Over the last 3 years, LKQ's net margin averaged 5.04%. The current net margin of 3.4% is 1.6 percentage points below its three-year average. During this period, net margin reached a high of 7.1% in Dec 2023 and a low of 3.4% in Jun 2026.

LKQ margin group comparison

Margins compared with peer-group, industry and sector averages

LKQ's gross margin of 38.3% is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 36.3%, LKQ's gross margin is 6% higher.

LKQ margin peer comparison

Compare margins with selected peers

Frequently asked questions

What is LKQ's gross margin?

As of Jun 30, 2026, LKQ has a gross margin of 38.3%.

What is LKQ's operating margin?

The current operating margin for LKQ is 6.3% as of Jun 30, 2026.

What is LKQ's EBITDA margin?

The current EBITDA margin for LKQ is 9.2% as of Jun 30, 2026.

What is LKQ's net margin?

The current net margin for LKQ is 3.4% as of Jun 30, 2026.

What are the average margins of LKQ?

LKQ's gross, operating, EBITDA, and net margins averaged 39.1% gross, 8.1% operating, 11.4% EBITDA, and 5.0% net over the last 3 years.

What are the highest historical margins of LKQ?

LKQ's highest recorded margins during the past 5 years were 41% gross in Jun 2023, 11.3% operating in Dec 2021, 14.8% EBITDA in Mar 2023, and 9.2% net in Sep 2022.

What are the lowest historical margins of LKQ?

Within the 5-year period, LKQ recorded its lowest margins at 38.3% gross in Mar 2026, 6.3% operating in Jun 2026, 9.2% EBITDA in Jun 2026, and 3.4% net in Jun 2026.