FCF Yield
Updated 198h ago
Sector Performance
92th percentileLKQ
13.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 13.1% means that for every $100 invested in LKQ, the company generates $13.10 in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital expenditures.
This yield is well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing LKQ in the 93rd percentile among its sector peers. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of 4.8% (year-over-year change is not available). A high and rising FCF Yield typically signals that the stock is generating ample cash relative to its price, which can reduce downside risk and suggest an undervalued opportunity. However, this positive cash flow indicator contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, implying that other factors in the broader analysis offset the strong cash generation profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about LKQ?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are LKQ's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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13.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
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