LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 6.60%
Is LKQ Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
LKQ Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.60% is 22% below its 5-year average of 8.47%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.60%–11.84%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 2.58% below its 12-month average of 6.78%.
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LKQ Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.60%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
6.78%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
8.38%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
8.47%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
7.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
8.10%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
7.91%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.58%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-21.29%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.31%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-18.54%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-16.57%
LKQ Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LKQ Corporation (LKQ) | $6.68B | 6.60% | 6.78% | 8.38% | 8.47% |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)vs › | $6.59B | 11.51% | 13.73% | 2.22% | 7.33% |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs › | $6.56B | 3.54% | 4.36% | 1.63% | 3.32% |
| The Gap, Inc. (GAP)vs › | $7.88B | 8.06% | 8.20% | 5.39% | 3.98% |
| Chewy, Inc. (CHWY)vs › | $8.00B | 16.18% | 15.06% | 9.44% | 3.88% |
| The Gap, Inc. (GPS)vs › | $9.21B | 8.06% | 8.48% | 7.70% | 5.74% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.02B | 18.66% | 20.93% | 19.07% | 14.38% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $4.02B | 4.72% | 5.30% | 9.88% | 10.24% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.67B | -1.57% | -1.57% | -2.03% | 1.79% |
| GameStop Corp. (GME)vs › | $9.77B | 2.89% | 1.21% | -3.55% | -6.97% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
6.6%
ROE
8.0%
LKQ Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
LKQ Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ stock is 6.60%.
- Is LKQ Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- LKQ Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.60% is 22% below its 5-year average of 8.47%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.60%–11.84%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ stock is 6.78%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ stock is 8.38%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ stock is 8.47%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ stock is 7.89%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ stock is 8.10%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LKQ stock is 7.91%.
LKQ Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.60% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.15% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.84% |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.59% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.66% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.45% |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.19% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.37% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.84% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.94% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.45% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.99% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.66% |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.70% |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.72% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.83% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.20% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.04% |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.19% |
| 2003-12-31 | 8.58% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.87% |
| 2001-12-31 | -11.91% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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