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LKQ Current Ratio Analysis

1.54x

Updated 48h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.54x means LKQ has $1.54 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating it can cover short-term obligations with some buffer.

Sector Performance

67th percentile

LKQ

1.54x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.56x

Prior Period

1.67x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.54x means LKQ has $1.54 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating it can cover short-term obligations with some buffer.

This ratio sits above the sector median of 1.20x, placing LKQ in the 67th percentile among its peers, showing stronger liquidity than most comparable companies. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and no trend direction is available for the last eight quarters, so no movement can be assessed. Without any trend data, the high current ratio level alone suggests low short-term liquidity risk, but the absence of a trend prevents evaluation of whether this position is improving or deteriorating. The overall NEUTRAL verdict is supported because the above-median liquidity reduces immediate financial worry, yet the lack of trend information does not provide a clear catalyst for a bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about LKQ?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

Who are LKQ's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: GEN (0.40x), USB (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), DRI (0.39x), UDR (0.34x).

The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

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LKQ

1.54x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.56x

How LKQ's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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