LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LQDT • US53635B1070

32.58 USD
+0.3 (+0.93%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 01:33 PM
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This LQDT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, LQDT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LQDT was compared to 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. LQDT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LQDT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. LQDT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LQDT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year LQDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LQDT has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years LQDT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LQDT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLQDT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.07%, LQDT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LQDT has a Return On Equity of 13.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: LQDT outperforms 72.84% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of LQDT (12.25%) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
  • LQDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.68%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (11.05%) for LQDT is below the current ROIC(12.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.07%
ROE 13.83%
ROIC 12.25%
ROA(3y)6.84%
ROA(5y)10.88%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)20.31%
ROIC(3y)11.05%
ROIC(5y)11.54%
LQDT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLQDT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.26%, LQDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LQDT has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of LQDT (8.05%) is better than 61.73% of its industry peers.
  • LQDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LQDT has a Gross Margin of 45.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LQDT outperforms 80.25% of its industry peers.
  • LQDT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.05%
PM (TTM) 6.26%
GM 45.35%
OM growth 3Y-3.48%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-25.73%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.58%
GM growth 5Y-3.87%
LQDT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLQDT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. LQDT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LQDT is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LQDT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LQDT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • LQDT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
LQDT Yearly Shares OutstandingLQDT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
LQDT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLQDT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.95 indicates that LQDT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of LQDT (5.95) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
  • LQDT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.95
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.69%
LQDT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLQDT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LQDT has a Current ratio (1.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LQDT has a Quick ratio (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.43
LQDT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLQDT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. LQDT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.51% over the past year.
  • LQDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 84.99% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.78% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 18.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.51%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y84.99%
EPS Q2Q%39.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.78%
Revenue growth 3Y19.39%
Revenue growth 5Y18.28%
Sales Q2Q%-0.91%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y17.69%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.98%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
LQDT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLQDT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M
LQDT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLQDT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. LQDT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.11, the valuation of LQDT can be described as rather expensive.
  • LQDT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LQDT is cheaper than 71.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, LQDT is valued at the same level.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.29, LQDT is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LQDT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LQDT is cheaper than 71.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.95, LQDT is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.11
Fwd PE 21.29
LQDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLQDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LQDT is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LQDT is valued cheaper than 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.41
EV/EBITDA 16.57
LQDT Per share dataLQDT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of LQDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. LQDT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LQDT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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LQDT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC

NASDAQ:LQDT (3/4/2026, 1:33:06 PM)

32.58

+0.3 (+0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners83.85%
Inst Owner Change-3.25%
Ins Owners25.83%
Ins Owner Change0.82%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)475.56M
Net Income(TTM)29.77M
Analysts85
Price Target44.88 (37.75%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio6.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.47%
Min EPS beat(2)15.86%
Max EPS beat(2)25.08%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.34%
Min EPS beat(4)1.31%
Max EPS beat(4)25.08%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)16.17%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.97%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)15.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)14.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.42%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.11%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.01%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)7.32%
PT rev (3m)7.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.11
Fwd PE 21.29
P/S 2.12
P/FCF 14.41
P/OCF 12.89
P/B 4.69
P/tB 10.12
EV/EBITDA 16.57
EPS(TTM)1.41
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY6.94%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY7.76%
SpS15.34
BVpS6.94
TBVpS3.22
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.27
Graham Number14.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.07%
ROE 13.83%
ROCE 16.94%
ROIC 12.25%
ROICexc 62.17%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 8.05%
PM (TTM) 6.26%
GM 45.35%
FCFM 14.75%
ROA(3y)6.84%
ROA(5y)10.88%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)20.31%
ROIC(3y)11.05%
ROIC(5y)11.54%
ROICexc(3y)61.11%
ROICexc(5y)52.13%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.29%
ROCE(5y)15.96%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y54.54%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.48%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-25.73%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.58%
GM growth 5Y-3.87%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 78.76%
Cap/Sales 1.74%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 160.76%
Profit Quality 235.53%
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.43
Altman-Z 5.95
F-Score8
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)65.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.16%
Profit Quality(3y)238.34%
Profit Quality(5y)184.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.51%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y84.99%
EPS Q2Q%39.29%
EPS Next Y17.69%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.78%
Revenue growth 3Y19.39%
Revenue growth 5Y18.28%
Sales Q2Q%-0.91%
Revenue Next Year-7.98%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.11%
EBIT growth 3Y15.24%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year38.99%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y63.47%
FCF growth 3Y17.11%
FCF growth 5Y36.97%
OCF growth 1Y60.59%
OCF growth 3Y14.19%
OCF growth 5Y32.28%

LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC / LQDT FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LQDT.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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The financial health rating of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 7 / 10.