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-0.3 (-0.93%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 12:25 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LQDT. LQDT was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. LQDT has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. LQDT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LQDT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LQDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LQDT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LQDT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LQDT (7.49%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LQDT (13.82%) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
- LQDT has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LQDT outperforms 82.50% 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 10.58%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.23%) for LQDT is above the 3 year average (11.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 13.82% | ||
| ROIC | 12.23% |
ROA(3y)6.84%
ROA(5y)10.88%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)20.31%
ROIC(3y)11.05%
ROIC(5y)11.54%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.89%, LQDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LQDT has declined.
- LQDT has a Operating Margin of 7.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: LQDT outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LQDT has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.81%, LQDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LQDT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.89% | ||
| GM | 43.81% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- LQDT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LQDT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- LQDT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for LQDT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.37 indicates that LQDT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.37, LQDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for LQDT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LQDT (1.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LQDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LQDT's Quick ratio of 1.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.21% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, LQDT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 84.99% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 31.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.21%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y84.99%
EPS Q2Q%15.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.39%
Revenue growth 5Y18.28%
Sales Q2Q%10.44%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LQDT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LQDT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.39.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.82, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LQDT.
- 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LQDT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.72. LQDT is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LQDT.
- 76.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LQDT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LQDT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- LQDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LQDT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC / LQDT FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LQDT.
Can you provide the valuation status for LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) stock?
LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC?
The financial health rating of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 7 / 10.