Advance Auto Parts [AAP] vs LKQ [LKQ] Detailed Stock Comparison
Advance Auto Parts
NYSE
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LKQ
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Advance Auto Parts wins in 6 metrics, LKQ wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. LKQ appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Advance Auto Parts | LKQ | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 49.75 | 11.32 | LKQ |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.55 | 1.22 | LKQ |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 183.93 | 90.49 | LKQ |
| PEG Ratio | -0.30 | 1.58 | Advance Auto Parts |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.66 | 8.23 | LKQ |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -4.37% | 5.04% | LKQ |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 2.84% | 8.79% | LKQ |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 2.84% | 8.79% | LKQ |
| Return on Equity | -24.78% | 11.21% | LKQ |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -0.23% | 5.03% | LKQ |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-96.17M | $810.00M | LKQ |
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% | 4.66% | LKQ |
| 1-Year Return | 13.12% | -28.24% | Advance Auto Parts |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.39 | 0.57 | Advance Auto Parts |
| Enterprise Value | $5.80B | $13.70B | LKQ |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.66 | 0.98 | Advance Auto Parts |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 42.93% | 38.77% | Advance Auto Parts |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $146 | $54 | Advance Auto Parts |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-10.00 | $2.74 | LKQ |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.08 | 0.92 | LKQ |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Advance Auto Parts vs LKQ Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Auto Parts | -1.70% | -2.20% | -11.46% | 77.58% | 27.99% | 15.50% |
| LKQ | -0.10% | -3.07% | -17.57% | -24.24% | -24.45% | -15.59% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Auto Parts | 13.12% | -67.97% | -64.08% | -68.50% | 0.04% | 36.37% |
| LKQ | -28.24% | -43.34% | -6.22% | 2.21% | 229.28% | 690.44% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Advance Auto Parts vs LKQ
| Metric | AAP | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.41B | $7.98B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,702,650 | 2,956,947 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,656,947 | 3,372,446 |
| Last Close | $55.60 | $30.59 |
| 52 Week Range | $28.89 - $70.00 | $28.92 - $44.82 |
| % from 52W High | -20.57% | -31.75% |
| All-Time High | $244.55 (Jan 03, 2022) | $60.43 (Jan 03, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -77.26% | -49.38% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.29% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.04% | 0.05% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.25% | 0.11% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 183.93 | 90.49 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.78 | $25.33 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $27.66 | $1.12 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-109,367,000 | $948.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $930.62M | $526.12M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.06% | 4.66% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.00 | $1.50 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Advance Auto Parts vs LKQ
| Metric | AAP | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 49.75 | 11.32 |
| Forward P/E | 21.13 | 8.57 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.30 | 1.58 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.39 | 0.57 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.55 | 1.22 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.41B | $7.98B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.80B | $13.70B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.66 | 0.98 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 23.66 | 8.23 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.08 | 0.92 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.78 | $25.33 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Advance Auto Parts vs LKQ
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AAP | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.58B | $3.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.47B | $2.09B |
| Gross Profit | $1.11B | $1.38B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-13.00M | $298.00M |
| EBITDA | $103.00M | $409.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-131.00M | $236.00M |
| Income Tax | $-155.00M | $66.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $24.00M | $169.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AAP | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.67B | $227.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $6.08B | $5.34B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $4.79B | $3.52B |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.37B | $5.04B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.20B | $6.19B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.17B | $7.75B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.45B | $2.92B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AAP | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-47.00M | $-3.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-27.00M | $-54.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-198.00M | $-57.00M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-233.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-2.00M | $-40.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AAP | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 8.28M | 11.31M |
| Short Ratio | 3.12 | 3.67 |
| Short % of Float | 0.21% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,702,650 | 2,956,947 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,656,947 | 3,372,446 |
| Shares Outstanding | 59.40M | 259.10M |
| Float Shares | 59.43M | 255.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.28% | 1.08% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Advance Auto Parts vs LKQ
| Metric | AAP | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.00 | $1.50 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.06% | 4.66% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.17 | $1.26 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.65% | 0.64% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.50 | $3.77 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 11, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |