31.6 USD
-1.04 (-3.19%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 11:16 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LQDT. LQDT was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. LQDT is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LQDT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LQDT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LQDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years LQDT has been profitable.
- LQDT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.49%, LQDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.82%, LQDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- LQDT has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.23%) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
- LQDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.57%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- LQDT has a better Profit Margin (5.89%) than 71.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LQDT has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.58%, LQDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.25% 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 77.50% of its industry peers.
- LQDT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LQDT is still 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
- An Altman-Z score of 5.42 indicates that LQDT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LQDT's Altman-Z score of 5.42 is amongst the best of the industry. LQDT outperforms 81.25% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LQDT has a Current ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LQDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. 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 1.30, LQDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.21% over the past year.
- 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 31.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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)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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.31, the valuation of LQDT can be described as rather expensive.
- LQDT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LQDT is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.41. LQDT is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.65, the valuation of LQDT can be described as rather expensive.
- LQDT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LQDT is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. LQDT is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LQDT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.26 |
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)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LQDT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:LQDT (2/3/2026, 11:16:21 AM)
31.6
-1.04 (-3.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Inst Owners83.85%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners25.83%
Ins Owner Change-1.61%
Market Cap968.22M
Revenue(TTM)476.67M
Net Income(TTM)28.09M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (32.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.65 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.5 | ||
| P/B | 4.76 | ||
| P/tB | 11.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.26 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY6.09%
OCF(TTM)2.18
OCFY6.89%
SpS15.56
BVpS6.63
TBVpS2.84
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number13.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.42 |
F-Score8
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LQDT.
Can you provide the valuation status for LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC?
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 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC?
The financial health rating of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 7 / 10.