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LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LQDT - Nasdaq - US53635B1070 - Common Stock

35.91  +1.35 (+3.91%)

After market: 35.91 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LQDT. LQDT was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. LQDT is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LQDT is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
Of the past 5 years LQDT 4 years were 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LQDT (5.76%) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
LQDT's Return On Equity of 10.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 69.51% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LQDT (9.68%) is better than 76.83% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LQDT is in line with the industry average of 10.08%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 10.95%
ROIC 9.68%
ROA(3y)9%
ROA(5y)9%
ROE(3y)16.67%
ROE(5y)16.87%
ROIC(3y)10.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LQDT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLQDT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

LQDT has a better Profit Margin (5.50%) than 69.51% of its industry peers.
LQDT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LQDT has a Operating Margin of 7.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LQDT outperforms 53.66% 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 50.97%, LQDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.02% of the companies in the same industry.
LQDT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.01%
PM (TTM) 5.5%
GM 50.97%
OM growth 3Y-14.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-34.71%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.34%
GM growth 5Y-1.44%
LQDT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLQDT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

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.
LQDT has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
LQDT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLQDT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.36 indicates that LQDT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LQDT (5.36) is better than 85.37% of its industry peers.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.36
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC9.25%
LQDT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLQDT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

LQDT has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.28, LQDT is not doing good in the industry: 64.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LQDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.17, LQDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 1.17
LQDT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLQDT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.75% over the past year.
LQDT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.46% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LQDT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.50% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.75%
EPS 3Y3.46%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.5%
Revenue growth 3Y12.16%
Revenue growth 5Y9.91%
Sales Q2Q%33.73%

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 Y18.83%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year33.62%
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
LQDT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLQDT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LQDT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.86.
LQDT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
LQDT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LQDT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.34.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LQDT is on the same level as its industry peers.
LQDT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.86
Fwd PE 29.34
LQDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLQDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

64.63% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LQDT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LQDT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LQDT is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18
EV/EBITDA 24.05
LQDT Per share dataLQDT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LQDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LQDT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC

NASDAQ:LQDT (1/21/2025, 6:04:33 PM)

After market: 35.91 0 (0%)

35.91

+1.35 (+3.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)12-12 2024-12-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-06 2025-02-06
Inst Owners71.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.17%
Ins Owners27.54%
Ins Owner Change-25.98%
Market Cap1.10B
Analysts85
Price Target36.72 (2.26%)
Short Float %3.45%
Short Ratio2.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)12.58%
Min EPS beat(2)12.04%
Max EPS beat(2)13.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.5%
Max EPS beat(4)26.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.2%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.66%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.21%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.76%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)30.91%
PT rev (3m)30.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)24.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.86
Fwd PE 29.34
P/S 3.04
P/FCF 18
P/OCF 15.72
P/B 6.05
P/tB 15.58
EV/EBITDA 24.05
EPS(TTM)1.03
EY2.87%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY3.41%
FCF(TTM)1.99
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)2.28
OCFY6.36%
SpS11.82
BVpS5.94
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 10.95%
ROCE 13.29%
ROIC 9.68%
ROICexc 51.26%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 7.01%
PM (TTM) 5.5%
GM 50.97%
FCFM 16.88%
ROA(3y)9%
ROA(5y)9%
ROE(3y)16.67%
ROE(5y)16.87%
ROIC(3y)10.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)38.45%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.43%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.55%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-14.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-34.71%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.34%
GM growth 5Y-1.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 73.49%
Cap/Sales 2.45%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 186.74%
Profit Quality 306.71%
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 5.36
F-Score6
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)66.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.25%
Profit Quality(3y)198.75%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.75%
EPS 3Y3.46%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
EPS Next Y18.83%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.5%
Revenue growth 3Y12.16%
Revenue growth 5Y9.91%
Sales Q2Q%33.73%
Revenue Next Year33.62%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.88%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year87.84%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y47.28%
FCF growth 3Y0.74%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.36%
OCF growth 3Y2.39%
OCF growth 5YN/A