CE vs LKQ Comparison

Celanese is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer. It operates in two segments: acetyl chain, and engineered materials. Acetyl chain profitability is exposed to commodity-linked raw materials and product pricing spreads. Engineered materials converts basic chemicals into higher-margin specialty polymers and compounds engineered for specific customer applications in automotive, medical, electronics, and industrial end markets.

LKQ Corp is a world-wide distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. The company is organized into three operating segments: North America; Europe; and Specialty segment. It derives maximum revenue from Europe Segment. Europe segment is a provider of alternative vehicle replacement and maintenance products in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, France and various other European countries.