Lear [LEA] vs LKQ [LKQ] Detailed Stock Comparison
Lear
NYSE
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LKQ
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Lear wins in 9 metrics, LKQ wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. LKQ appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Lear | LKQ | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 13.58 | 10.76 | LKQ |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.01 | 1.16 | Lear |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 68.15 | 90.49 | Lear |
| PEG Ratio | 7.04 | 8.15 | Lear |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.84 | 8.02 | Lear |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.05% | 5.04% | LKQ |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.15% | 8.79% | LKQ |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.15% | 8.79% | LKQ |
| Return on Equity | 11.16% | 11.21% | LKQ |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.27% | 5.03% | LKQ |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $561.40M | $810.00M | LKQ |
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% | 4.66% | LKQ |
| 1-Year Return | -12.11% | -24.65% | Lear |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.22 | 0.54 | Lear |
| Enterprise Value | $7.89B | $13.36B | LKQ |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.35 | 0.95 | Lear |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.28% | 38.77% | LKQ |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $420 | $54 | Lear |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $7.07 | $2.74 | Lear |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.31 | 0.92 | LKQ |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Lear vs LKQ Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lear | -0.14% | 3.04% | -9.54% | 7.83% | -0.54% | 3.36% |
| LKQ | -0.97% | -0.61% | -23.68% | -26.41% | -21.12% | -18.71% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lear | -12.11% | -37.29% | -19.10% | -8.41% | 145.81% | 241.00% |
| LKQ | -24.65% | -47.60% | -6.45% | -6.57% | 204.02% | 691.94% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Lear vs LKQ
| Metric | LEA | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.11B | $7.59B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 780,160 | 3,426,555 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 707,367 | 2,950,152 |
| Last Close | $95.89 | $29.46 |
| 52 Week Range | $73.85 - $119.10 | $28.92 - $44.82 |
| % from 52W High | -19.49% | -34.27% |
| All-Time High | $206.36 (Jun 11, 2018) | $60.43 (Jan 03, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -53.53% | -51.25% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.00% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.05% | 0.04% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 68.15 | 90.49 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $95.52 | $25.33 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $16.82 | $1.12 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.03B | $948.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $484.56M | $526.12M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.69% | 4.66% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.54 | $1.50 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Lear vs LKQ
| Metric | LEA | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 13.58 | 10.76 |
| Forward P/E | 7.04 | 8.15 |
| PEG Ratio | 7.04 | 8.15 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.22 | 0.54 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.01 | 1.16 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.11B | $7.59B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.89B | $13.36B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.35 | 0.95 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 4.84 | 8.02 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.31 | 0.92 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $95.52 | $25.33 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Lear 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) | LEA | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $6.03B | $3.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $5.59B | $2.09B |
| Gross Profit | $439.10M | $1.38B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $248.10M | $298.00M |
| EBITDA | $391.10M | $409.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $217.50M | $236.00M |
| Income Tax | $41.60M | $66.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $191.90M | $169.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LEA | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $779.90M | $227.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $7.72B | $5.34B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $5.85B | $3.52B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.73B | $5.04B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.82B | $6.19B |
| Retained Earnings | $5.96B | $7.75B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $0 | $2.92B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LEA | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-24.70M | $-3.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-104.00M | $-54.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-231.70M | $-57.00M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-233.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-25.00M | $-40.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LEA | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.29M | 12.30M |
| Short Ratio | 3.49 | 6.00 |
| Short % of Float | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 780,160 | 3,426,555 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 707,367 | 2,950,152 |
| Shares Outstanding | 53.58M | 259.10M |
| Float Shares | 52.95M | 255.21M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.09% | 1.07% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Lear vs LKQ
| Metric | LEA | LKQ |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.54 | $1.50 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.69% | 4.66% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.31 | $1.26 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.61% | 0.64% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.93 | $3.77 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2024 | Aug 14, 2025 |