LKQ Corporation (LKQ)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 8,906,000 8,976,000 8,963,000 8,646,000 8,291,000 7,967,000 7,617,000 7,557,000 7,571,000 7,709,370 7,834,590 7,879,990 7,766,060 7,633,730 7,529,650 7,125,570 7,035,560 7,065,370 7,163,670 7,549,340
Payables US$ in thousands
Payables turnover

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $8,906,000K ÷ $—K
= —

The payables turnover ratio for LKQ Corporation has been constant and equal to zero for the periods reported from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This implies that LKQ Corporation is not effectively utilizing its accounts payables to finance its operations or take advantage of favorable credit terms. A low payables turnover ratio could indicate inefficiencies in managing payables, potential liquidity concerns, or that the company is not leveraging its supplier relationships to optimize cash flow. Further analysis of the company's payables management strategies and operational efficiency may be necessary to assess the implications of this consistent zero payables turnover ratio.