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The forward PE ratio is 8.47 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (8.47) = Close Price ($25.39) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.97)

LKQ Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

8.47

LKQ Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

LKQ

LKQ Corporation

Current

Market Cap

$6.47B

Forward PE Ratio

8.47

CROX

Crocs, Inc.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$6.32B

Forward PE Ratio

8.96

MHK

Mohawk Industries, Inc.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$6.68B

Forward PE Ratio

12.52

GAP

The Gap, Inc.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$6.79B

Forward PE Ratio

8.52

M

Macy's, Inc.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$5.97B

Forward PE Ratio

10.37

KMX

CarMax, Inc.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$7.24B

Forward PE Ratio

18.67

ETSY

Etsy, Inc.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$7.38B

Forward PE Ratio

21.59

CAVA

CAVA Group, Inc.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$7.94B

Forward PE Ratio

122.31

CHWY

Chewy, Inc.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$8.56B

Forward PE Ratio

39.12

ANF

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

vs LKQ

Market Cap

$3.97B

Forward PE Ratio

8.83

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

12.5

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

8.5

consensus next-FY EPS

The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $2.97 implies +47.8% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $2.01.

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

View All Analyst Estimates

At today's $25.39 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2026-12-31$2.97$2.92 – $3.0268.6x
2027-12-31$3.32$3.19 – $3.4967.6x
2028-12-31$3.43$3.39 – $3.4817.4x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The forward PE ratio for LKQ stock is 8.47.

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.

Chicago, IL
47,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Auto - Parts
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto - Parts
CEO
Justin L. Jude