LKQ Corporation
LKQ
Rank in Stocks
#3175
LKQ Corporation, established in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois,... 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.
Share Price
$22.27
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$5.64B
Change (1 day)
-0.38%
Change (1 year)
-25.85%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 6.79%
According to LKQ Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 6.79%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 9.79%.
Operating Margin history for LKQ Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 6.79% | -18.68% |
| 2024 | 8.35% | -14.71% |
| 2023 | 9.79% | -20.79% |
| 2022 | 12.36% | 9.77% |
| 2021 | 11.26% | 32.78% |
| 2020 | 8.48% | 18.27% |
| 2019 | 7.17% | -3.50% |
| 2018 | 7.43% | -14.60% |
| 2017 | 8.70% | -2.14% |
| 2016 | 8.89% | -9.29% |
| 2015 | 9.80% | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 9.64% | -7.93% |
| 2013 | 10.47% | -1.41% |
| 2012 | 10.62% | -3.89% |
| 2011 | 11.05% | -8.37% |
| 2010 | 12.06% | 6.73% |
| 2009 | 11.30% | 10.78% |
| 2008 | 10.20% | -6.34% |
| 2007 | 10.89% | 11.35% |
| 2006 | 9.78% | 1.14% |
| 2005 | 9.67% | 17.64% |
| 2004 | 8.22% | 3.40% |
| 2003 | 7.95% | 9.50% |
| 2002 | 7.26% | 38.55% |
| 2001 | 5.24% | 156.86% |
| 2000 | 2.04% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.