LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LQDT - US53635B1070 - Common Stock
22.67 USD
+0.51 (+2.3%)
22.67 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, LQDT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LQDT was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While LQDT has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. LQDT is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make LQDT suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LQDT was profitable.
In the past year LQDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
LQDT has a Return On Assets of 7.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LQDT outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
LQDT has a Return On Equity of 12.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: LQDT outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.95%, LQDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LQDT is in line with the industry average of 10.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.51%) for LQDT is below the current ROIC(10.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 70.73% of its industry peers.
LQDT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.06%, LQDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
LQDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LQDT's Gross Margin of 43.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 79.27% 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, LQDT has less shares outstanding
LQDT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
LQDT has an Altman-Z score of 4.40. This indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LQDT has a better Altman-Z score (4.40) 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 | 4.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LQDT has a Current ratio of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LQDT outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of LQDT (1.32) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.46% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 38.40% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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 18.14.
LQDT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LQDT is cheaper than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.99, LQDT is valued correctly.
LQDT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LQDT is cheaper than 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, LQDT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LQDT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 | 16.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LQDT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LQDT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
22.67
+0.51 (+2.3%)
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 Cap708.21M
Revenue(TTM)465.51M
Net Income(TTM)26.65M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (84.47%)
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 | 18.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.99 | ||
| P/S | 1.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.95 | ||
| P/B | 3.39 | ||
| P/tB | 7.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.84 |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY5.51%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY6.25%
FCF(TTM)1.35
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY7.17%
SpS14.9
BVpS6.68
TBVpS2.93
PEG (NY)0.55
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 | 4.4 |
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 18.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.39.
What is the financial health of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) stock?
The financial health rating of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 7 / 10.