Recent macro and company specific news has pushed LKQ (LKQ) back into focus, as easing bond yields, lower oil prices and reaffirmed full year guidance intersect with ongoing class action and fiduciary duty investigations.
See our latest analysis for LKQ.
Those macro tailwinds and reaffirmed guidance sit against a mixed price picture, with a 7 day share price return of 10.32% following a 90 day share price decline of 18.44%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 29.61%. This suggests recent momentum is improving from a weaker long term trend.
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With LKQ trading at a discount to some analyst and intrinsic value estimates, but also carrying legal overhang from the Uni Select and FinishMaster deal, should you view this pullback as a reset opportunity or as a sign that markets are already pricing in future growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 48.6% Undervalued
According to a widely followed narrative from user julio, LKQ's fair value of $52.80 sits well above the last close of $27.15, framing the recent pullback against a much higher long term target.
Growth in miles driven increases the wear and tear on vehicles, requiring more maintenance and repair work to keep them on the road, benefiting LKQ.
LKQ’s collision business could see rising demand from increasing auto claims as more drivers return to the road following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Curious what underpins that near double fair value gap, how revenue growth, margins and future profit multiples are wired into this view, and where expectations run hottest?
Result: Fair Value of $52.80 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, keep in mind that LKQ’s 1 LKQ Europe initiative, along with any sustained freight bottlenecks, could pressure margins and challenge that optimistic fair value gap.
Find out about the key risks to this LKQ narrative.
Next Steps
The mixed signals around LKQ's valuation, risks and potential rewards make this a moment to look at the numbers yourself, decide where you stand, and then review the 4 key rewards and 1 important warning sign
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