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LKQ Corporation (LKQ) EV/EBITDA Ratio: 8.43x

Is LKQ Corporation’s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

LKQ Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.43x is 15% below its 5-year average of 9.94x, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.89x–13.58x).

As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 1.80% below its 12-month average of 8.58x.

LKQ EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

LKQ EV/EBITDA Ratio
8.43x-12.82% 1Y
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LKQ Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

LKQ Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

LKQ EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

8.43x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

8.58x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

9.47x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

9.94x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

11.21x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

12.24x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

12.79x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.80%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-10.96%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-15.21%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-24.81%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-31.15%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-34.07%

LKQ Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
LKQ Corporation (LKQ)$6.68B8.43x8.58x9.47x9.94x
Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)vs ›$6.59B19.59x20.74x20.78x30.00x
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs ›$6.56B7.00x7.53x16.43x13.07x
The Gap, Inc. (GAP)vs ›$7.88B6.37x7.73x8.92x12.49x
Chewy, Inc. (CHWY)vs ›$8.00B24.71x42.94x52.56x225.11x
The Gap, Inc. (GPS)vs ›$9.21B7.18x10.83x17.19x15.27x
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs ›$4.02B5.57x5.71x8.22x7.50x
Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs ›$4.02B6.55x8.97x8.41x6.98x
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs ›$3.67B11.74x15.77x17.05x15.30x
GameStop Corp. (GME)vs ›$9.77B13.78x47.50x75.49x75.49x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 8.4, EV/EBITDA is cheaper than usual, sitting higher than 3% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

7.2

median

12.4

20-year high

26.9

cheaperricher

LKQ Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

LKQ Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ stock is 8.43x.
Is LKQ Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
LKQ Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.43x is 15% below its 5-year average of 9.94x, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.89x–13.58x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ stock is 8.58x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ stock is 9.47x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ stock is 9.94x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ stock is 11.21x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ stock is 12.24x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for LKQ stock is 12.79x.

LKQ Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-128.43x
2026-06-118.39x
2026-06-108.30x
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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.

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