LKQ
Lkq
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NASDAQ: LKQ
- PE Ratio
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Lkq stock as of Jun 16, 2026 is 12.99. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.02 and the stock price of $26.24 per share. The current PE ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.
LKQ PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Lkq for the last ten years is 16.44. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 12.99 is 21% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, LKQ's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 23.65, when the stock price was $40.67 and the EPS was $1.72. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 10.63 with a price of $20.51 and an EPS of $1.93.
Lkq PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 31.9% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -34.84% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.8 | -8.38% | $30.2 | $2.36 |
| 2024 | 13.97 | 2.57% | $36.75 | $2.63 |
| 2023 | 13.62 | 5.83% | $47.79 | $3.51 |
| 2022 | 12.87 | -21.09% | $53.41 | $4.15 |
| 2021 | 16.31 | -2.8% | $60.03 | $3.68 |
| 2020 | 16.78 | -17.26% | $35.24 | $2.1 |
| 2019 | 20.28 | 31.6% | $35.7 | $1.76 |
| 2018 | 15.41 | -34.84% | $23.73 | $1.54 |
| 2017 | 23.65 | 16.5% | $40.67 | $1.72 |
| 2016 | 20.3 | -4.78% | $30.65 | $1.51 |
| 2015 | 21.32 | -4.48% | $29.63 | $1.39 |
| 2014 | 22.32 | -29.43% | $28.12 | $1.26 |
| 2013 | 31.63 | 31.9% | $32.9 | $1.04 |
| 2012 | 23.98 | 14.79% | $21.1 | $0.88 |
| 2011 | 20.89 | 8.52% | $15.04 | $0.72 |
Lkq PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 14.54 | 13.59% | $29.37 | $2.02 |
| Dec 2025 | 12.8 | 13.58% | $30.2 | $2.36 |
| Sep 2025 | 11.27 | -16.58% | $30.54 | $2.71 |
| Jun 2025 | 13.51 | -14.55% | $37.01 | $2.74 |
| Mar 2025 | 15.81 | 13.17% | $42.54 | $2.69 |
| Dec 2024 | 13.97 | -5.86% | $36.75 | $2.63 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.84 | -2.24% | $39.92 | $2.69 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.18 | -12.15% | $41.59 | $2.74 |
| Mar 2024 | 17.28 | 26.87% | $53.41 | $3.09 |
| Dec 2023 | 13.62 | -1.52% | $47.79 | $3.51 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.83 | -10.77% | $49.51 | $3.58 |
| Jun 2023 | 15.5 | 14.73% | $58.27 | $3.76 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.51 | 4.97% | $56.76 | $4.2 |
| Dec 2022 | 12.87 | 15.43% | $53.41 | $4.15 |
| Sep 2022 | 11.15 | -3.71% | $47.15 | $4.23 |
LKQ Price vs fair value
LKQ average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of LKQ is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Lkq's P/E of 12.99 is below the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 20.77, Lkq's P/E is 37% lower.
LKQ PE vs peers
When compared to its peers ORLY and CPRT, LKQ's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than LAD's. Lkq's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 19.82.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 10.71 | $7.01B |
| LKQ Lkq Corp | 12.99 | $6.68B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 18.98 | $28.46B |
| DORM Dorman Products Inc | 20.15 | $3.76B |
| ORLY O Reilly Automotive Inc | 29.44 | $75.15B |
| AAP Advance Auto Parts Inc | 82.7 | $3.62B |
| GPC Genuine Parts Co | 243.8 | $14.76B |
| PRTS CarPartscom Inc | N/A | $54.95M |
| OPLN Openlane Inc. | N/A | $4.08B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lkq's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LKQ stock as of Jun 16, 2026, stands at 12.99.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lkq (LKQ)?
The average PE ratio for LKQ stock over the past 3 years is 14.35.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lkq (LKQ)?
The average PE ratio for LKQ stock over the past 5 years is 14.0.
What is the highest PE ratio for LKQ?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 23.65 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LKQ compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of LKQ is 21% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is LKQ's PE ratio calculated (Lkq PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jun 16, 2026), Lkq's stock price is $26.24. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $2.02. Therefore, Lkq's price to earnings ratio for today is 12.99. PE RATIO(12.99) = STOCK PRICE($26.24) / TTM EPS($2.02)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.