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LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LQDT - US53635B1070 - Common Stock

29.59 USD
-0.72 (-2.38%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM
29.59 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

LQDT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. LQDT scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LQDT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes LQDT very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LQDT was profitable.
In the past year LQDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LQDT has always been profitable.
LQDT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 (7.49%) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
LQDT's Return On Equity of 13.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.23%, LQDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LQDT is in line with the industry average of 10.33%.
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 RankSector 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%
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 5.89%, LQDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.84% of the companies in the same industry.
LQDT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.58%, LQDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.73% of the companies in the same industry.
LQDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LQDT has a better Gross Margin (43.81%) than 79.01% of its industry peers.
LQDT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LQDT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LQDT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for LQDT has been reduced compared to 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.
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 5.18 indicates that LQDT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LQDT (5.18) is better than 83.95% 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 5.18
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC8.82%
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 1.39. 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 Current ratio of 1.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 46.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LQDT has a Quick ratio (1.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.3
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. Growth

3.1 Past

LQDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.21%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 84.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, LQDT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 31.20%.
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)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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.76 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LQDT.
LQDT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LQDT is cheaper than 67.90% of the companies in the same industry.
LQDT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LQDT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.34.
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 23.23. LQDT is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.76
Fwd PE 19.34
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LQDT.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.38
EV/EBITDA 15.73
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.
LQDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)0.27
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 0%

LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC

NASDAQ:LQDT (1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 29.59 0 (0%)

29.59

-0.72 (-2.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners83.89%
Inst Owner Change3.71%
Ins Owners25.85%
Ins Owner Change-2.69%
Market Cap906.64M
Revenue(TTM)476.67M
Net Income(TTM)28.09M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (41.33%)
Short Float %4.91%
Short Ratio5.9
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)18.1%
Min EPS beat(2)11.11%
Max EPS beat(2)25.08%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.57%
Min EPS beat(4)1.31%
Max EPS beat(4)25.08%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.13%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.66%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.78%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.78%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.04%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.2%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.76
Fwd PE 19.34
P/S 1.9
P/FCF 15.38
P/OCF 13.58
P/B 4.46
P/tB 10.42
EV/EBITDA 15.73
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY5.17%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY6.5%
OCF(TTM)2.18
OCFY7.36%
SpS15.56
BVpS6.63
TBVpS2.84
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)0.27
Graham Number13.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.49%
ROE 13.82%
ROCE 16.92%
ROIC 12.23%
ROICexc 94.39%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 7.58%
PM (TTM) 5.89%
GM 43.81%
FCFM 12.37%
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 Turnover1.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 74.94%
Cap/Sales 1.64%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 143.49%
Profit Quality 209.87%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 5.18
F-Score8
WACC8.82%
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)26.21%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y84.99%
EPS Q2Q%15.62%
EPS Next Y17.69%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.39%
Revenue growth 5Y18.28%
Sales Q2Q%10.44%
Revenue Next Year-7.98%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y41.72%
EBIT growth 3Y15.24%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year30.19%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.84%
FCF growth 3Y17.11%
FCF growth 5Y36.97%
OCF growth 1Y-4.93%
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 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.