LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LQDT • US53635B1070

31.03 USD
-0.39 (-1.24%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 11:05 AM
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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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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

  • LQDT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • LQDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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

  • LQDT has a Return On Assets of 8.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LQDT outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.83%, LQDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.25%, LQDT belongs to the best 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.26%, LQDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LQDT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LQDT's Operating Margin of 8.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
  • LQDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LQDT has a Gross Margin of 45.35%. This is in the better half 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

  • LQDT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 5.85. This indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LQDT has a Altman-Z score of 5.85. 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 5.85
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.69%
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.
  • LQDT has a Current ratio of 1.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LQDT outperforms 53.75% of its industry peers.
  • 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 comparable to the rest of the 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.
  • Measured over the past years, LQDT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 84.99% on average per year.
  • LQDT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.78%.
  • LQDT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.28% yearly.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.01, LQDT is valued on the expensive side.
  • 73.75% 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 27.11. LQDT is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.28, the valuation of LQDT can be described as rather expensive.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LQDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.13), we can say LQDT is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.01
Fwd PE 20.28
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

  • LQDT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LQDT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.72
EV/EBITDA 16.03
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.
  • LQDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.24
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 (2/27/2026, 11:05:06 AM)

31.03

-0.39 (-1.24%)

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 Cap962.24M
Revenue(TTM)475.56M
Net Income(TTM)29.77M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (34.77%)
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 22.01
Fwd PE 20.28
P/S 2.02
P/FCF 13.72
P/OCF 12.28
P/B 4.47
P/tB 9.64
EV/EBITDA 16.03
EPS(TTM)1.41
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY4.93%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY7.29%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY8.14%
SpS15.34
BVpS6.94
TBVpS3.22
PEG (NY)1.24
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 5.85
F-Score8
WACC8.69%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC?

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.