LKQ Lkq PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Lkq stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 13.71. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.69 and the stock price of $36.88 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 10% from the past four quarters average of 15.2.
LKQ PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Lkq for the last ten years is 17.67. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 13.71 is 22% 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: 31.6% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -34.84% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.62 | 5.83% |
| 2022 | 12.87 | -21.09% |
| 2021 | 16.31 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 16.78 | -17.26% |
| 2019 | 20.28 | 31.6% |
| 2018 | 15.41 | -34.84% |
| 2017 | 23.65 | 16.5% |
| 2016 | 20.3 | -4.78% |
| 2015 | 21.32 | -4.48% |
| 2014 | 22.32 | -29.43% |
LKQ average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LKQ is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 23.77.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 12.26 | $9.59B |
| LKQ Lkq Corp | 13.71 | $9.59B |
| GPC Genuine Parts Co | 14.82 | $16.09B |
| DORM Dorman Products Inc | 21.93 | $4.01B |
| ORLY O Reilly Automotive Inc | 29.96 | $70.38B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 39.88 | $56.1B |
| KAR KAR Auction Services Inc | 106.79 | $2.17B |
| AAP Advance Auto Parts Inc | 145.07 | $2.6B |
| PRTS CarPartscom Inc | N/A | $55.1M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lkq's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LKQ stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 13.71.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lkq (LKQ)?
The average PE ratio for LKQ stock over the past 3 years is 13.98.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lkq (LKQ)?
The average PE ratio for LKQ stock over the past 5 years is 14.55.
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 22% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Lkq's stock price is $36.88. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.69. Therefore, Lkq's price to earnings ratio for today is 13.71. PE RATIO(13.71) = STOCK PRICE($36.88) / TTM EPS($2.69)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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