LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LQDT - US53635B1070 - Common Stock
23.24 USD
-0.63 (-2.64%)
23.24 USD
0 (0%)
Overall LQDT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LQDT against 82 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! This makes LQDT very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LQDT had positive earnings in the past year.
LQDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years LQDT 4 years were profitable.
LQDT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.15%, LQDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.77%, LQDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.95%, LQDT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
LQDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.51%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.95%) for LQDT is above the 3 year average (10.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.15% | ||
| ROE | 12.77% | ||
| ROIC | 10.95% |
ROA(3y)9%
ROA(5y)9%
ROE(3y)16.67%
ROE(5y)16.87%
ROIC(3y)10.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LQDT has a better Profit Margin (5.72%) than 69.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LQDT has declined.
LQDT's Operating Margin of 7.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 59.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LQDT has declined.
The Gross Margin of LQDT (43.20%) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
LQDT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.72% | ||
| GM | 43.2% |
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%
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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
LQDT has an Altman-Z score of 4.60. This indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LQDT's Altman-Z score of 4.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 79.27% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LQDT (1.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LQDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LQDT has a Quick ratio of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LQDT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.87% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.46% on average over the past years.
LQDT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 38.40%.
Measured over the past years, LQDT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.87%
EPS 3Y3.46%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.4%
Revenue growth 3Y12.16%
Revenue growth 5Y9.91%
Sales Q2Q%28.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
LQDT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y32.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.48%
Revenue Next 2Y9.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LQDT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.59.
68.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LQDT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. LQDT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39 indicates a correct valuation of LQDT.
LQDT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LQDT is cheaper than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.57, LQDT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
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 somewhat cheap valuation: LQDT is cheaper than 74.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LQDT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of LQDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
LQDT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LQDT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
23.24
-0.63 (-2.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.47%
Inst Owner Change5.59%
Ins Owners25.39%
Ins Owner Change-0.88%
Market Cap726.02M
Revenue(TTM)465.51M
Net Income(TTM)26.65M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (79.95%)
Short Float %4.94%
Short Ratio5.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)6.21%
Min EPS beat(2)1.31%
Max EPS beat(2)11.11%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.31%
Min EPS beat(4)1.31%
Max EPS beat(4)24.78%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.77%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)10.99%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.39%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.84%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.53%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.06%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-17.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.3 | ||
| P/B | 3.48 | ||
| P/tB | 7.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY5.38%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)1.35
FCFY5.81%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY6.99%
SpS14.9
BVpS6.68
TBVpS2.93
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.15% | ||
| ROE | 12.77% | ||
| ROCE | 15.04% | ||
| ROIC | 10.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 46.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 7.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.72% | ||
| GM | 43.2% | ||
| FCFM | 9.05% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 116.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 158.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
F-Score7
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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)28.87%
EPS 3Y3.46%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
EPS Next Y32.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.4%
Revenue growth 3Y12.16%
Revenue growth 5Y9.91%
Sales Q2Q%28.05%
Revenue Next Year31.48%
Revenue Next 2Y9.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.88%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year88.76%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4.51%
FCF growth 3Y0.74%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.26%
OCF growth 3Y2.39%
OCF growth 5YN/A
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.
What is the valuation status of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LQDT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 18.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.48.
What is the financial health of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) stock?
The financial health rating of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 7 / 10.