LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LQDT • US53635B1070

30.68 USD
-0.05 (-0.16%)
At close: Feb 24, 2026
30.68 USD
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After Hours: 2/24/2026, 4:30:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall LQDT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LQDT against 80 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LQDT was profitable.
  • LQDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years LQDT has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LQDT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 82.50% of its industry peers.
  • LQDT has a better Return On Equity (13.83%) than 72.50% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.25%, LQDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LQDT is in line with the industry average of 10.62%.
  • 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

  • LQDT has a Profit Margin of 6.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: LQDT outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LQDT has declined.
  • LQDT has a Operating Margin of 8.05%. 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.
  • LQDT's Gross Margin of 45.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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. 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.
  • 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

  • LQDT has an Altman-Z score of 5.77. This indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LQDT has a Altman-Z score of 5.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. LQDT outperforms 81.25% 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 5.77
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.67%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.53, LQDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LQDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.43, LQDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.51% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 84.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • LQDT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.78%.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • LQDT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.76.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper than 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.98. LQDT is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.05, LQDT is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • LQDT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.01.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.76
Fwd PE 20.05
LQDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLQDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LQDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: LQDT is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.57
EV/EBITDA 15.59
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)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.26
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%

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LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC

NASDAQ:LQDT (2/24/2026, 4:30:00 PM)

After market: 30.68 0 (0%)

30.68

-0.05 (-0.16%)

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 Cap951.39M
Revenue(TTM)475.56M
Net Income(TTM)29.77M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (36.31%)
Short Float %4.29%
Short Ratio6.16
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
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 21.76
Fwd PE 20.05
P/S 2
P/FCF 13.57
P/OCF 12.14
P/B 4.42
P/tB 9.53
EV/EBITDA 15.59
EPS(TTM)1.41
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY7.37%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY8.24%
SpS15.34
BVpS6.94
TBVpS3.22
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.26
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 5.77
F-Score8
WACC8.67%
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 Year30.19%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.