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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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LQDT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make LQDT suitable for quality investing!
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.
LQDT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LQDT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LQDT has a better Return On Assets (7.49%) than 81.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.82%, LQDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.23%, LQDT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.15% 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 10.25%.
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
The Profit Margin of LQDT (5.89%) is better than 71.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LQDT has declined.
LQDT's Operating Margin of 7.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LQDT outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LQDT has declined.
LQDT has a better Gross Margin (43.81%) than 79.27% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LQDT is creating some value.
LQDT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LQDT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 5.15. This indicates that LQDT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.15, LQDT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
LQDT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.15 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
LQDT has a Current Ratio of 1.39. 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 (1.39) 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.
LQDT has a Quick ratio of 1.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LQDT outperforms 47.56% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 84.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
LQDT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 31.20%.
Measured over the past years, LQDT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.28% on average per year.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.10, LQDT is valued on the expensive side.
62.20% 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 26.49, LQDT is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.63, LQDT is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LQDT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LQDT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.63 |
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 78.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LQDT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
30.03
+0.14 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.89%
Inst Owner Change3.71%
Ins Owners25.85%
Ins Owner Change-1.69%
Market Cap920.12M
Revenue(TTM)476.67M
Net Income(TTM)28.09M
Analysts85
Price Target41.82 (39.26%)
Short Float %6.08%
Short Ratio7.3
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)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)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.63 | ||
| P/S | 1.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.78 | ||
| P/B | 4.53 | ||
| P/tB | 10.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY5.09%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY6.41%
OCF(TTM)2.18
OCFY7.26%
SpS15.56
BVpS6.63
TBVpS2.84
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.27
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 | 5.15 |
F-Score8
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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 6 / 10 to LQDT.
What is the valuation status of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) stock?
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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LQDT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 23.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.53.
What is the financial health of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) stock?
The financial health rating of LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC (LQDT) is 7 / 10.