LKQ Corporation (LKQ) — Free Cash Flow Yield

Consumer Cyclical

LKQ Corporation engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles; mechanical automotive parts and accessories; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; and lights and bumper assemblies. The company also provides scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; precious metals, such as catalytic converters; 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, marine electronics, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products. It serves collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and retail customers. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, France, and other European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Antioch, Tennessee.

MetricValue
FCF Yield13.2%
Consumer Cyclical Sector Avg FCF Yield5.1%
Annual Free Cash Flow$847M
Market Cap$6.4B
P/E Ratio14.1x

LKQ Corporation's FCF yield of 13.2% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LKQ Corporation's (LKQ) free cash flow yield?

LKQ Corporation's (LKQ) free cash flow yield is 13.2%. That is above the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).

Is LKQ's free cash flow yield good?

At 13.2%, LKQ's free cash flow yield is considered excellent — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.

How much free cash flow does LKQ Corporation generate?

LKQ Corporation generated $847M in free cash flow, against a market cap of $6.4B.

How is free cash flow yield calculated?

Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.

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