LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Gross Margin: 37.68%
Is LKQ Corporation’s gross margin high or low?
LKQ Corporation's gross margin of 37.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 39.72%, near the low end of its 5-year range (37.68%–40.82%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 2.28% below its 12-month average of 38.56%.
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LKQ Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
37.68%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
38.56%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
39.54%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
39.72%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
39.37%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
40.13%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
41.37%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.70%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.13%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.30%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.93%
LKQ Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LKQ Corporation (LKQ) | $6.68B | 37.68% | 38.56% | 39.54% | 39.72% |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)vs › | $6.59B | 72.01% | 72.03% | 71.22% | 71.64% |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs › | $6.56B | 24.34% | 24.34% | 24.52% | 25.45% |
| The Gap, Inc. (GAP)vs › | $7.88B | 40.50% | 41.03% | 38.80% | 38.18% |
| Chewy, Inc. (CHWY)vs › | $8.00B | 29.72% | 29.52% | 29.13% | 28.40% |
| The Gap, Inc. (GPS)vs › | $9.21B | 40.50% | 41.03% | 40.29% | 39.00% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.02B | 60.86% | 62.81% | 62.85% | 61.54% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $4.02B | 12.34% | 14.14% | 14.92% | 14.38% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.67B | 44.04% | 43.40% | 40.94% | 42.77% |
| GameStop Corp. (GME)vs › | $9.77B | 34.39% | 30.78% | 27.31% | 26.07% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
37.7%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
LKQ Corporation Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
LKQ Corporation Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The gross margin for LKQ stock is 37.68%.
- Is LKQ Corporation's gross margin high or low?
- LKQ Corporation's gross margin of 37.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 39.72%, near the low end of its 5-year range (37.68%–40.82%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The TTM average gross margin for LKQ stock is 38.56%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for LKQ stock is 39.54%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for LKQ stock is 39.72%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for LKQ stock is 39.37%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for LKQ stock is 40.13%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for LKQ stock is 41.37%.
LKQ Corporation Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 38.03% |
| 2024-12-31 | 39.09% |
| 2023-12-31 | 40.21% |
| 2022-12-31 | 40.82% |
| 2021-12-31 | 40.66% |
| 2020-12-31 | 39.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | 38.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | 38.52% |
| 2017-12-31 | 39.02% |
| 2016-12-31 | 39.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | 39.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | 39.35% |
| 2013-12-31 | 41.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | 41.82% |
| 2011-12-31 | 42.57% |
| 2010-12-31 | 44.27% |
| 2009-12-31 | 45.30% |
| 2008-12-31 | 44.21% |
| 2007-12-31 | 44.88% |
| 2006-12-31 | 45.29% |
| 2005-12-31 | 47.06% |
| 2004-12-31 | 46.52% |
| 2003-12-31 | 46.87% |
| 2002-12-31 | 46.17% |
| 2001-12-31 | 47.09% |
| 2000-12-31 | 47.28% |
| 1999-12-31 | 47.19% |
| 1998-12-31 | 48.39% |
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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