Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Liquidity Services Inc stock (LQDT) is currently trading at $30.09. Liquidity Services Inc PE ratio is 32.54. Liquidity Services Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.95. Analyst consensus price target for LQDT is $43.00. WallStSmart rates LQDT as Underperform.
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- LQDT fair value vs current price
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- Is LQDT undervalued or overvalued?
- Liquidity Services Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LQDT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LQDT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LQDT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT)
LQDT appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 27% below its estimated fair value of $43.06.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) Key Strengths (3)
81.42% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.95 for every $1 of annual revenue
Strong earnings growth at 27.80% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -0.90%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Premium pricing at 4.1x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Supporting Valuation Data
Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.95) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 27.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.78), Price/Book (4.13) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.70%, Operating Margin at 7.73%, Profit Margin at 6.26%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.70% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LQDT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LQDT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.95x sits near its historical average of 1.75x (67th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 67% below its historical high of 5.95x set in May 2012, and 443% above its historical low of 0.36x in Feb 2016. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › INTERNET RETAIL
The Big Picture
Liquidity Services Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 476M with 1% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 170M in cash.
Free cash flow is -3M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Liquidity Services Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Liquidity Services Inc.
Bottom Line
Liquidity Services Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(162 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
DAUNT, JOHN EVP, Chief Commercial Officer | Buy | +18,700 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
DAUNT, JOHN EVP, Chief Commercial Officer | Sell | -4,831 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
CELAYA, JORGE EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Sell | -213 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MATEUS-TIQUE, JAIME Director | Sell | -12,939 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MATEUS-TIQUE, JAIME Director | Sell | -52,061 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MATEUS-TIQUE, JAIME Director | Sell | -1,100 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MATEUS-TIQUE, JAIME Director | Sell | -12,290 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:09:15 AM
About Liquidity Services Inc(LQDT)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
INTERNET RETAIL
USA
Liquidity Services, Inc. offers an e-commerce marketplace that enables buyers and sellers to transact in an automated environment. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.