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LKQ Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.61x

Updated 1131h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares a company’s total debt to its shareholders’ equity; at 0.61x, LKQ has 61 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

43th percentile

LKQ

0.61x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.46x

Prior Period

0.59x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares a company’s total debt to its shareholders’ equity; at 0.61x, LKQ has 61 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.

This sits below the sector median of 0.74x, placing LKQ in the 42nd percentile among peers, meaning it carries less debt than most of its sector. Year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio rose 3.4% quarter-over-quarter from 0.59x to 0.61x. The current level is moderate, while the recent uptick suggests slightly faster debt accumulation relative to equity. That combination keeps financial risk contained but signals a mild increase in leverage that investors should monitor. This largely supports the overall NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about LKQ?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

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LKQ

0.61x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.46x

How LKQ's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.

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