LKQ Corporation (LKQ) FCF Payout Ratio: 38.00%
Is LKQ Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
LKQ Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 38.00% is 14% above its 3-year average of 33.44%, near the high end of its 3-year range (27.63%–39.26%).
0.19% above its 12-month average of 37.93%.
LKQ FCF Payout Ratio Chart
LKQ Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
LKQ Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
LKQ FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
38.00%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
37.93%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
33.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
33.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
33.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
33.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
33.44%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.19%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.65%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+13.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.65%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+13.65%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
38.0%
Earnings Payout Ratio
51.1%
Dividend Yield
4.58%
FCF Yield
12.05%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $847.00M | $310.00M | 36.6% |
| 2024 | $810.00M | $318.00M | 39.3% |
| 2023 | $998.00M | $302.00M | 30.3% |
| 2022 | $1.03B | $284.00M | 27.6% |
| 2021 | $1.07B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $1.27B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $798.30M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $460.71M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $339.81M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $427.94M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $359.35M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $229.95M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $337.87M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $117.94M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $125.36M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $97.75M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $108.13M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $66.05M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $15.97M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $16.23M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $11.31M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $0.23M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $11.85M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $10.89M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $8.70M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | ($3.38M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
LKQ Corporation FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
LKQ Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The FCF payout ratio for LKQ stock is 38.00%.
- Is LKQ Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- LKQ Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 38.00% is 14% above its 3-year average of 33.44%, near the high end of its 3-year range (27.63%–39.26%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for LKQ stock is 37.93%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ stock is 33.44%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ stock is 33.44%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ stock is 33.44%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ stock is 33.44%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for LKQ stock is 33.44%.
LKQ Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 36.60% |
| 2024-12-31 | 39.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | 30.26% |
| 2022-12-31 | 27.63% |
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