LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LQDT • US53635B1070

31.97 USD
-0.67 (-2.05%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
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After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:00 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

LQDT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LQDT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LQDT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. LQDT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LQDT was profitable.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of LQDT (8.07%) is better than 82.72% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.83%, LQDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LQDT's Return On Invested Capital of 12.25% is amongst the best of the industry. LQDT outperforms 81.48% 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 10.53%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.25%) for LQDT is above the 3 year average (11.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.26%, LQDT is in the better half of 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.
  • LQDT's Operating Margin of 8.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 61.73% of its industry peers.
  • LQDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.35%, LQDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LQDT has declined.
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.
  • 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 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 6.00 indicates that LQDT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LQDT has a Altman-Z score of 6.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. LQDT outperforms 81.48% 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 6
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC8.79%
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

  • LQDT has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of LQDT (1.53) 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 in line with its industry peers.
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

  • LQDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.51%, which is quite impressive.
  • 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.
  • Measured over the past years, LQDT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.28% on average per year.
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 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. LQDT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.67, LQDT is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LQDT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LQDT is cheaper than 70.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LQDT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.90, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LQDT.
  • 71.60% 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 24.57. LQDT is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.67
Fwd PE 20.9
LQDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLQDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • LQDT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LQDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: LQDT is cheaper than 80.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.14
EV/EBITDA 16.8
LQDT Per share dataLQDT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LQDT's 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)1.28
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 (3/6/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 31.97 0 (0%)

31.97

-0.67 (-2.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners81.31%
Inst Owner Change-3.25%
Ins Owners24.87%
Ins Owner Change0.82%
Market Cap991.39M
Revenue(TTM)475.56M
Net Income(TTM)29.77M
Analysts85
Price Target44.88 (40.38%)
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 22.67
Fwd PE 20.9
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 14.14
P/OCF 12.65
P/B 4.61
P/tB 9.93
EV/EBITDA 16.8
EPS(TTM)1.41
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY7.07%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY7.91%
SpS15.34
BVpS6.94
TBVpS3.22
PEG (NY)1.28
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 6
F-Score8
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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.