LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LQDT - US53635B1070 - Common Stock
26.46 USD
+0.34 (+1.3%)
LQDT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 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! With these ratings, LQDT could be worth investigating further 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.
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 77.38% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.77%, LQDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.62% of the companies in the same industry.
LQDT's Return On Invested Capital of 10.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 79.76% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LQDT is in line with the industry average of 10.65%.
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
The Profit Margin of LQDT (5.72%) is better than 69.05% of its industry peers.
LQDT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LQDT has a Operating Margin (7.06%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LQDT has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.20%, LQDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LQDT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LQDT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, LQDT has less shares outstanding
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 4.86 indicates that LQDT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LQDT (4.86) is better than 76.19% 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 | 4.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.43, LQDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that LQDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LQDT has a Quick ratio (1.32) which is in line with 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, LQDT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.46% on average per year.
LQDT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 38.40%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 17.75% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LQDT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y29.73%
EPS Next 2Y17.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year34.12%
Revenue Next 2Y17.29%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.17 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LQDT.
67.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LQDT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.90, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.53, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LQDT.
70.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LQDT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.52, LQDT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LQDT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
73.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LQDT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.68 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of LQDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LQDT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LQDT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LQDT (9/3/2025, 11:19:50 AM)
26.46
+0.34 (+1.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.16%
Inst Owner Change0.4%
Ins Owners25.41%
Ins Owner Change5.71%
Market Cap826.61M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (58.05%)
Short Float %5.3%
Short Ratio4.14
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.28 | ||
| P/B | 3.96 | ||
| P/tB | 9.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.68 |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY4.72%
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY5.4%
FCF(TTM)1.35
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY6.14%
SpS14.9
BVpS6.68
TBVpS2.93
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 4.86 |
F-Score7
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.23
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 Y29.73%
EPS Next 2Y17.75%
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 Year34.12%
Revenue Next 2Y17.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.88%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year82.65%
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