LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 37.96% | 38.09% | 38.11% | 39.20% | 40.21% | 40.39% | 40.96% | 40.94% | 40.82% | 40.60% | 40.52% | 40.60% | 40.66% | 40.62% | 40.28% | 39.61% | 39.50% | 39.53% | 39.21% | 39.15% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.00% | 8.95% | 8.95% | 9.28% | 9.79% | 10.27% | 11.03% | 11.11% | 11.16% | 10.90% | 10.90% | 11.11% | 11.26% | 11.37% | 10.94% | 9.45% | 8.48% | 7.92% | 7.30% | 7.38% |
| Pretax margin | 6.67% | 6.70% | 6.78% | 7.77% | 8.91% | 9.61% | 10.61% | 11.90% | 11.86% | 11.69% | 11.66% | 10.57% | 10.69% | 10.70% | 10.14% | 8.74% | 7.61% | 7.08% | 6.49% | 6.51% |
| Net profit margin | 4.78% | 4.90% | 5.03% | 5.79% | 6.75% | 7.13% | 7.80% | 8.96% | 8.98% | 9.18% | 9.21% | 8.28% | 8.33% | 8.06% | 7.50% | 6.43% | 5.49% | 5.12% | 4.72% | 4.74% |
LKQ Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold. LKQ Corporation has shown a relatively stable gross profit margin ranging from 37.96% to 40.96%. There was a slight decline towards the end of the period from 40.96% to 37.96%.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations. LKQ Corporation's operating profit margin varied between 7.30% and 11.37%. There was an increasing trend up to September 2023, followed by a slight decrease towards the end of the period.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin measures the company's profit before taxes relative to its total revenue. LKQ Corporation's pretax margin ranged from 6.49% to 11.90%. The margin showed an increasing trend till March 2023 and declined thereafter.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin reveals how much of the revenue translates into profit after all expenses are deducted. LKQ Corporation's net profit margin fluctuated between 4.78% and 9.21%. There was an upward trend till June 2022, followed by a slight decline towards the end of the period.
Overall, LKQ Corporation has shown varying profitability margins over the analyzed periods, indicating fluctuations in its ability to generate profits and manage costs effectively.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.64% | 8.39% | 8.52% | 8.64% | 9.00% | 9.05% | 10.05% | 11.37% | 11.86% | 12.13% | 11.83% | 11.53% | 11.70% | 11.73% | 11.09% | 8.80% | 7.97% | 7.61% | 7.15% | 7.42% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.59% | 4.60% | 4.79% | 5.40% | 6.21% | 6.28% | 7.11% | 9.16% | 9.54% | 10.21% | 10.00% | 8.59% | 8.65% | 8.31% | 7.60% | 5.99% | 5.17% | 4.92% | 4.62% | 4.76% |
| Return on total capital | 21.67% | 21.19% | 21.83% | 22.23% | 23.11% | 24.10% | 24.49% | 28.15% | 29.21% | 29.95% | 28.63% | 25.35% | 25.46% | 24.66% | 23.28% | 19.39% | 17.57% | 17.63% | 17.53% | 19.87% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 11.40% | 11.41% | 11.88% | 13.38% | 15.18% | 16.00% | 16.92% | 20.14% | 21.07% | 22.64% | 21.71% | 18.98% | 18.90% | 17.55% | 16.08% | 12.99% | 11.29% | 11.09% | 10.87% | 11.87% |
Based on the provided data, LKQ Corporation's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the period.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- The Operating ROA has been consistently above 7% throughout the period, reaching a peak of 12.13% in September 2022. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profit relative to its total assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- The ROA has shown fluctuation, ranging from 4.59% in December 2024 to a high of 10.00% in June 2022. The ratio reflects the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- LKQ Corporation's Return on Total Capital has also varied, with a peak of 29.95% in September 2022 and a low of 21.19% in September 2024. This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity holders.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- The ROE has seen fluctuations, from 11.40% in December 2024 to a high of 22.64% in September 2022. This ratio indicates the return on shareholder equity and reflects the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, while there are fluctuations in the profitability ratios, the general trend seems to be positive, with the company showing an ability to generate reasonable returns on its assets, capital, and equity over the period under review.