LKQ Corporation (LKQ) EBITDA Margin: 10.46%
Is LKQ Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
LKQ Corporation's EBITDA margin of 10.46% is 15% below its 5-year average of 12.29%, near the low end of its 5-year range (10.46%–14.54%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 3.99% below its 12-month average of 10.89%.
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LKQ EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
10.46%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
10.89%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
12.27%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
12.29%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.60%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
11.88%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.94%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-14.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-14.92%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-11.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-12.39%
LKQ Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LKQ Corporation (LKQ) | $6.68B | 10.46% | 10.89% | 12.27% | 12.29% |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) | $6.59B | 12.73% | 15.85% | 6.18% | 12.59% |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK) | $6.56B | 10.56% | 11.43% | 8.28% | 10.58% |
| The Gap, Inc. (GAP) | $7.88B | 10.74% | 11.09% | 8.29% | 6.03% |
| Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) | $8.00B | 3.15% | 2.72% | 2.30% | 1.61% |
| The Gap, Inc. (GPS) | $9.21B | 7.26% | 9.34% | 8.77% | 7.08% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) | $4.02B | 16.68% | 17.78% | 14.27% | 12.52% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) | $4.02B | 6.43% | 6.77% | 8.16% | 8.21% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) | $3.67B | 3.72% | 3.72% | 0.92% | 4.17% |
| GameStop Corp. (GME) | $9.77B | 11.12% | 5.85% | 2.01% | -0.02% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
37.7%
EBITDA Margin
10.5%
Operating Margin
7.3%
Net Margin
3.7%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
LKQ Corporation EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
LKQ Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The EBITDA margin for LKQ stock is 10.46%.
- Is LKQ Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- LKQ Corporation's EBITDA margin of 10.46% is 15% below its 5-year average of 12.29%, near the low end of its 5-year range (10.46%–14.54%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for LKQ stock is 10.89%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ stock is 12.27%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ stock is 12.29%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ stock is 11.60%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ stock is 11.88%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for LKQ stock is 11.94%.
LKQ Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.46% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.33% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.75% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.54% |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | 11.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.77% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | 11.32% |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.61% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.54% |
| 2013-12-31 | 12.12% |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.68% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.46% |
| 2008-12-31 | 12.07% |
| 2007-12-31 | 12.52% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.31% |
| 2005-12-31 | 11.24% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.84% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.61% |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.01% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.39% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.37% |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.12% |
| 1998-12-31 | 3.23% |
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About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation, established in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in distributing replacement parts and systems essential for vehicle repair and maintenance. Its operations are structured across three primary segments: North America, Europe, and Specialty. The company's extensive product catalog includes a wide array of items for collision repair, such as bumper covers, automotive body panels, lighting, and automotive glass products like windshields. It also supplies salvaged mechanical and collision components, including engines, transmissions, door assemblies, and sheet metal parts like hoods, fenders, and trunk lids, alongside scrap metal for recycling. For mechanical repairs, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including brake components (pads, discs, sensors), clutches, steering and suspension systems, filters, various automotive fluids, and electrical items such as spark plugs and batteries. Additionally, its Specialty offerings encompass recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management solutions, wheels, tires, and specialized suspension products. LKQ caters to a broad customer base, including collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and individual retail consumers. Its market presence spans numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Taiwan, and various other European nations.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Parts
- CEO
- Justin L. Jude