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LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Return on Equity (ROE): 8.00%

Is LKQ Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?

LKQ Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 8.00% is 45% below its 5-year average of 14.53%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.00%–21.07%).

As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 22.93% below its 12-month average of 10.38%.

LKQ Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

LKQ Return on Equity (ROE)
9.29%-19.01% 1Y
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LKQ Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

LKQ Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

LKQ Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

8.00%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

10.38%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

14.25%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

14.53%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

13.44%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

13.32%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

12.46%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-22.93%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-43.87%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-44.95%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-40.47%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-39.95%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-35.79%

LKQ Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)TTM3Y5Y
LKQ Corporation (LKQ)$6.68B8.00%10.38%14.25%14.53%
Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)vs ›$6.59B-14.84%-27.41%3.87%23.51%
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs ›$6.56B4.95%5.63%1.46%4.02%
The Gap, Inc. (GAP)vs ›$7.88B26.32%23.66%14.40%6.93%
Chewy, Inc. (CHWY)vs ›$8.00B47.05%97.48%67.57%-55.30%
The Gap, Inc. (GPS)vs ›$9.21B26.32%23.66%22.22%13.40%
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs ›$4.02B36.84%39.25%36.73%28.49%
Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs ›$4.02B6.04%6.28%13.45%14.31%
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs ›$3.67B1.99%2.00%-4.10%4.93%
GameStop Corp. (GME)vs ›$9.77B13.06%5.17%-3.21%-14.32%

Return Analysis

ROE

8.0%

ROA

3.4%

LKQ Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition

ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity

Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

LKQ Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ

What is the return on equity (ROE) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The return on equity (ROE) for LKQ stock is 8.00%.
Is LKQ Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
LKQ Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 8.00% is 45% below its 5-year average of 14.53%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.00%–21.07%).
What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ stock is 10.38%.
What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ stock is 14.25%.
What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ stock is 14.53%.
What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ stock is 13.44%.
What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ stock is 13.32%.
What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for LKQ stock is 12.46%.

LKQ Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History

DATERETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-319.29%
2024-12-3111.47%
2023-12-3115.18%
2022-12-3121.07%
2021-12-3118.90%
2020-12-3111.29%
2019-12-3110.81%
2018-12-3110.04%
2017-12-3112.71%
2016-12-3113.48%
2015-12-3113.59%
2014-12-3114.02%
2013-12-3113.26%
2012-12-3113.30%
2011-12-3112.79%
2010-12-3111.96%
2009-12-3110.81%
2008-12-319.79%
2007-12-317.76%
2006-12-3111.07%
2005-12-319.05%
2004-12-3110.08%
2003-12-318.38%
2002-12-31-32.11%
2001-12-312.64%
2000-12-31-0.57%
1999-12-310.00%
1998-12-310.00%

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