LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LQDT - US53635B1070 - Common Stock
22.16 USD
-1.31 (-5.58%)
22.16 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 is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. 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
In the past year LQDT was profitable.
LQDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LQDT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LQDT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LQDT (7.15%) is better than 80.49% of its industry peers.
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.
LQDT's Return On Invested Capital of 10.95% is amongst the best of the industry. LQDT outperforms 81.71% of its industry peers.
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 10.49%.
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's Profit Margin of 5.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LQDT has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.06%, LQDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LQDT has declined.
LQDT has a better Gross Margin (43.20%) than 79.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LQDT has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LQDT is still creating some value.
LQDT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 4.55 indicates that LQDT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LQDT has a better Altman-Z score (4.55) than 80.49% 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 | 4.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
LQDT has a Current 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.
LQDT has a Current ratio (1.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.32, LQDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
LQDT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.46% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 38.40% 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 9.91% yearly.
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
LQDT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.32% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LQDT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.99% on average per year.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 17.73.
68.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LQDT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LQDT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.63, the valuation of LQDT can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LQDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 31.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.63 |
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 a bit cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.78 |
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.
LQDT has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.54
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 |
22.16
-1.31 (-5.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners25.39%
Ins Owner Change-0.88%
Market Cap692.28M
Revenue(TTM)465.51M
Net Income(TTM)26.65M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (88.72%)
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 | 17.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.63 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.63 | ||
| P/B | 3.32 | ||
| P/tB | 7.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.78 |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY5.64%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)1.35
FCFY6.09%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY7.33%
SpS14.9
BVpS6.68
TBVpS2.93
PEG (NY)0.54
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 | 4.55 |
F-Score7
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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 17.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.32.
What is the financial health of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) stock?
The financial health rating of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 7 / 10.